Lyrics
Intro
Father, we realise where we are
This is Zion the City of the Living God
We thank You for Your Presence in this place
We give You glory
Call to Worship
Somebody pray out Loud
We worship You Jesus
We give You glory
Verse 1
Why did we come if we don't see Him?
Why are we here if we don't hear Him?
The River of God is flowing, we will be filled
Here in Zion, city of God
Here to see Jesus our Saviour
For where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom
Chorus
This is the Presence of the Living God
Angels all around
Hallelujah
Christ our Saviour reigns forever and ever
Verse 1 (Repeat)
Why did we come if we don't see Him?
Why are we here if we don't hear Him?
The River of God is flowing, we will be filled
Here in Zion, city of God
Here to see Jesus our Saviour
For where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom
Chorus (Repeat)
This is the Presence of the Living God
Angels all around
Hallelujah
Christ our Saviour reigns forever and ever
Bridge
Let every knee bow before Him
Our God is here and we know it
For where two or three are gathered, Jesus is here
Let every knee bow before Him
Our God is here and we know it
For where two or three are gathered, Jesus is here
Chorus
This is the Presence of the Living God
Angels all around
Hallelujah
Christ our Saviour reigns forever and ever
Refrain
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
God is here with us
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Lift your hands and declare
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Chorus
This is the Presence of the Living God
Angels all around
Hallelujah
Christ our Saviour reigns forever and ever
Prayer
Our Father
Hallowed be Your name
Your name be praised
As it is in heaven
Response
Angels are singing
You are worthy
Angels are singing
You are worthy
Prayer (Repeat)
Our Father
Hallowed be Your name
Your name be praised
As it is in heaven
Response (Repeat)
Angels are singing
You are worthy
Angels are singing
You are worthy
Chorus
This is the Presence of the Living God
Angels all around
Hallelujah
Christ our Saviour reigns forever and ever
Response
Angels are singing
You are worthy
Angels are singing
You are worthy
Prayer
Our Father
Hallowed be Your name
Your name be praised
As it is in heaven
Response
Angels are singing
You are worthy
Angels are singing
You are worthy
Chorus
This is the Presence of the Living God
Angels all around
Hallelujah
Christ our Saviour reigns forever and ever
Prayer
Our Father
Hallowed be Your name
Your name be praised
As it is in heaven
Response
Angels are singing
You are worthy
Angels are singing
You are worthy
Chorus
This is the Presence of the Living God
Angels all around
Hallelujah
Christ our Saviour reigns forever and ever
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Here With Us” presents gathered worship as an encounter with the living God. Its opening language names Zion as God’s city and repeatedly asks whether a gathering has meaning without seeing or hearing Christ. The flowing river suggests divine life and fullness, while the declaration of freedom closely echoes the New Testament’s words about the Spirit of the Lord.
The song then widens the scene from the congregation to angels, bowed knees, and Christ reigning forever. Its reference to two or three gathered in Jesus’ name places shared worship alongside the assurance of his presence. Repeated hallelujahs, the prayer to the Father, and the response “You are worthy” create a sustained pattern of adoration. Rather than telling a detailed story, the lyric circles around one conviction: Jesus is present among his people, worthy of praise, and reigning in the heavenly Zion.
Related Scripture
- 2 Corinthians 3:17 The verse states that freedom is found where the Spirit of the Lord is.
- Matthew 18:20 Jesus promises his presence where two or three gather in his name.
- Hebrews 12:22 The passage identifies Zion as the city of the living God and the heavenly Jerusalem.