Gateway Worship - Lift High (Emmanuel) Lyrics
Released: 04 Nov 2022
Lyrics
Verse 1
Lying in Bethlehem
This baby boy and King
Trading His diadem
And wearing humanity
Pre Chorus 1
From the Holy of Holies
To the dirt with the lowly
Our Savior stepped off His throne
To meet us in flesh and bone
Chorus
Lift high the Name of
Jesus Christ
Let us exalt the
Treasure of Heaven
Lift high the Name of Jesus Christ
Let Praises rise for Christ
Our Emmanuel
Verse 2
Following signs and stars
Shepherds and wise men came
To offer their gifts and laud
Here now we do the same
Pre Chorus 2
Every tongue, every nation
And the whole of Creation
Will join in the sacred song
Our worship is His alone
Chorus
Lift high the Name of
Jesus Christ
Let us exalt the
Treasure of Heaven
Lift high the Name of Jesus Christ
Let Praises rise for Christ
Our Emmanuel
Bridge
Hallelujah
To the saving Son of Heaven
To the Prince of Peace eternal
His Name is Jesus
Hallelujah
To the roaring Lion of Judah
To the King of Kings forever
His Name is Jesus
Bridge
Halleluvjah
To the saving Son of Heaven
To the Prince of Peace eternal
His Name is Jesus
Hallelujah
To the roaring Lion of Judah
To the King of Kings forever
His Name is Jesus
Refrain
Hallelujah
His Name is Jesus
Hallelujah
His Name is Jesus
Hallelujah
Chorus
Lift high the Name of
Jesus Christ
Let us exalt the Treasure
Of Heaven
Lift high the Name of Jesus Christ
Let Praises rise for Christ
Our Emmanuel
Tag
Let Praises rise for Christ
Our Emmanuel
Video
Lift High (Emmanuel) | Gateway Worship Christmas Single
Meaning & Inspiration
"Lift High (Emmanuel)" by Gateway Worship is a Christmas single released in 2022, offering a powerful invitation to worship centered on the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. The song immediately draws the listener into the narrative of Christ's birth, painting a picture of the divine King choosing humility in Bethlehem. The opening verse contemplates the profound mystery of God relinquishing His heavenly glory, symbolized by "trading His diadem," to fully embrace "humanity."
Building upon this foundational truth, the first pre-chorus highlights the incredible journey from the most sacred divine space, the "Holy of Holies," down to the earthly realm, even the "dirt with the lowly." This movement signifies the condescension of God's Son, stepping "off His throne" not just to observe, but to "meet us in flesh and bone." This profound act of self-emptying forms the basis for the song's central call to adoration.
The chorus serves as the core declaration and command of the song: "Lift high the Name of Jesus Christ." It urges believers to "exalt the Treasure of Heaven," identifying Jesus as the ultimate priceless gift from God. The repetition reinforces the primary focus on lifting His name, culminating in the declaration that "Praises rise for Christ, Our Emmanuel." The name "Emmanuel," meaning "God with us," encapsulates the very miracle of the Incarnation described in the verses – the physical presence of God on Earth through Jesus.
The narrative expands in the second verse, recounting the response of the first witnesses to the nativity: the shepherds and wise men. Their act of coming, "following signs and stars," to offer "gifts and laud" provides a historical precedent for worship. The song then connects this ancient act to the present, stating, "Here now we do the same," inviting contemporary listeners to join in that timeless response of adoration and offering.
The second pre-chorus broadens the scope of this worship, envisioning a global chorus encompassing "Every tongue, every nation, And the whole of Creation." This inclusive vision emphasizes the universal call to acknowledge and praise Christ. It powerfully asserts that this collective worship is justly due to Him alone: "Our worship is His alone," reinforcing His unique position as the deserving recipient of all praise.
The bridge section elevates the worship through a series of majestic titles ascribed to Jesus, each representing a facet of His divine nature and redemptive work. The repeated "Hallelujah" signifies joyful praise to God. He is hailed as the "saving Son of Heaven," pointing to His role in salvation, and the "Prince of Peace eternal," acknowledging His reign of lasting peace. Further declarations identify Him as the mighty "roaring Lion of Judah," a symbol of strength and kingship, and the "King of Kings forever," affirming His supreme authority over all. These powerful appellations serve to magnify the one whose "Name is Jesus," reinforcing the object of the song's central worship command. The refrain echoes the core declaration, solidifying the identity of the One being praised.
The song builds towards a final impactful repetition of the chorus, culminating in the tag "Let Praises rise for Christ, Our Emmanuel." Through its lyrical journey from the humble stable to the cosmic scope of creation's worship, the song effectively conveys the wonder of God becoming man and inspires a response of fervent praise and exaltation for Jesus Christ, the "Treasure of Heaven" who is truly "God with us."