Fernando Ortega - Jehova, Senor de los Cielos Lyrics
Lyrics
Jehova, Senor de los cielos
Glorioso sea tu nombre,
El Rey de los universos,
Y Redentor de los hombres.
La lluvia en los arboles,
Las alas de los angeles
Proclamaran tus bellezas,
Pregonaran tus riquezas.
Soy debil, Senor, Y ciego,
Agobiado de horrores,
Precaminosos deseos,
Y apartado de tus dones.
Liberame de mi maldad,
Bendiceme con tu bondad.
Sostenme, Dios, En tu gracia,
Amante dulce del alma.
La morada de tu templo,
Alumbrada con primores,
Estrellas del firmamento
Y un manantial de colores.
Magnanimo en santidad,
Esplendido en caridad,
Jehova, Senor de los cielos,
Luz del camino eterno.
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Jehova, Senor de los Cielos
Meaning & Inspiration
Fernando Ortega’s "Jehova, Senor de los Cielos," released in 1997 on the album *This Bright Hour*, is a profound outpouring of adoration and a humble plea for divine intervention, deeply rooted in biblical truth. The song opens with an unreserved declaration of God's supreme authority and redemptive power, immediately establishing Jehovah as the "King of the universes" and the "Redeemer of men." This echoes the Psalmist's own exclamations of God's sovereignty, such as in Psalm 24:8, "Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle." The lyrics then expand this praise to the natural world, envisioning the very elements, from the rain nourishing the trees to the majestic flight of angels, as constant testaments to God’s beauty and abundance. This imagery draws from verses like Psalm 19:1, which states, "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands," and Revelation 5:11-12, where a multitude of angels are heard singing, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honor and glory and praise!"
However, the song gracefully transitions from outward worship to an intimate confession of human frailty and sin. The speaker acknowledges their own weakness and spiritual blindness, burdened by past transgressions and desires that have led them astray from God's blessings. This honest introspection is a vital component of spiritual growth, mirroring the repentant cries found throughout the Psalms, such as Psalm 51:1-3, where David pleads, "Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your many compassions blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. For I know my transgressions, and my sin is always before me." The subsequent verses are a direct and earnest petition for liberation from this internal struggle and a request for God's benevolent grace. The plea, "Liberate me from my wickedness, bless me with your goodness," is a universal prayer, echoing Jesus’ teaching in the Lord's Prayer to "deliver us from the evil one" and the countless times in Scripture where God is implored to extend mercy and favor. The desire to be sustained "in Your grace" and to experience God as the "sweet lover of the soul" speaks to the deep yearning for connection and security that can only be found in divine fellowship.
The final stanzas paint a vibrant, almost ethereal picture of God's dwelling place, the temple, illuminated with splendor and adorned with celestial bodies and a "fountain of colors." This imagery evokes the descriptions of God's holiness and glory in the Old Testament, as well as the prophetic visions of heavenly beauty. It brings to mind Isaiah 6:3, where the seraphim cry, "Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty; the whole earth is full of his glory!" and the imagery of a heavenly Jerusalem described in Revelation. The song concludes with a powerful affirmation of God's character: "Magnanimous in holiness, splendid in charity, Jehovah, Lord of the heavens, Light of the eternal path." This résumé of God's attributes – His immense holiness and boundless love – serves as a comforting reminder of His unchanging nature and His role as the guiding light in life's journey. "Jehova, Senor de los Cielos" is not merely a song; it is an invitation to contemplate the grandeur of God, to confront our own shortcomings with humility, and to embrace the transformative power of His unfailing grace, offering a deeply inspiring message for anyone seeking to deepen their faith.