Darlene Zschech - Shout To the Lord Lyrics
Lyrics
My Jesus, my Savior,
Lord, there is none like You
All of my days, I want to praise
The wonders of your mighty love
My comfort, my shelter,
Tower of refuge and strength
Let every breath, all that I am
Never cease to worship You
Chorus:
Shout to the Lord, all the earth let us sing,
Power and majesty, praise to the King
Mountains bow down and the seas will roar,
At the sound of your name
I sing for joy at the work of your hands
Forever I'll love you, forever I'll stand
Nothing compares to the promise I have in You
Video
Shout To The Lord - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Darlene Zschech's "Shout To the Lord," famously released by Hillsong Worship on August 16, 2017, is far more than just a song; it's a profound declaration of unwavering faith and unreserved adoration directed towards God. Emerging from a deep well of personal experience and spiritual conviction, the song's genesis lies in Zschech's own journey of finding solace and strength in the divine amidst life's challenges. The core message is a resounding testament to God's faithfulness and sovereignty, an anthem that calls believers to acknowledge His supreme authority and boundless love. Its power resonates in its direct, yet deeply scriptural, articulation of praise. The lyrics, stripped bare of ornate embellishment, focus on the fundamental truth of God's unchanging nature, echoing the Psalmist's declaration in Psalm 30:12, "that my tongue may sing of your righteousness." This isn't merely an expression of gratitude; it's a profound recognition of God as the source of all goodness and the sustainer of life, aligning with the teaching in James 1:17 that "every good and perfect gift is from above." The song invites a response of complete surrender, a bowing before the King of Kings, mirroring the reverence found in Philippians 2:10, which speaks of every knee bowing to Jesus. The repeated emphasis on God's grace and mercy speaks to the heart of the Gospel, the unmerited favor extended to humanity, as detailed in Ephesians 2:8-9: "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God." "Shout To the Lord" encourages a posture of humility and dependence, drawing parallels to the humble heart of Jesus himself, who, though divine, humbled himself and took on the form of a servant (Philippians 2:5-8). Ultimately, this song serves as a powerful reminder that in every season, whether in times of joy or in the face of adversity, our ultimate response should be to lift our voices in worship to the One who is worthy of all praise, as exhorted in Psalm 96:2, "Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth!"