Highlands Worship - Anthem Lyrics
Lyrics
You are the hope of generations
You are the Savior, we are the rescued
Every mouth will sing Your praises
Freely we offer all to You
Lord, hear us now
Shout the anthem of Your praises
Ringing loud
The passion of our desperation
In our hearts
Our love, our trust, our adoration
Hear us now
Shout the anthem of Your praises
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Anthem Highlands Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Highlands Worship's "Anthem," released on June 15, 2016, presents a powerful declaration of faith, weaving together themes of hope, salvation, and unwavering devotion. The song's essence lies in its direct and unreserved appeal to God, framing worship as a triumphant proclamation, an "anthem" sung with all the fervor of a deep-seated need. The opening lines immediately establish God's enduring significance, recognizing Him as "the hope of generations," a profound testament to His timeless faithfulness as echoed in promises like Psalm 90:1, "Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations." This acknowledgment transitions seamlessly into the core of the Christian narrative: "You are the Savior, we are the rescued." This isn't merely a statement of historical fact but an ongoing reality for believers, a reflection of the redemption found through Christ's sacrifice, aligning with Ephesians 1:7 which speaks of "in him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses." The song then calls for a universal outpouring of praise, envisioning "every mouth will sing Your praises," a vision deeply rooted in scripture, such as Revelation 5:13, where every created thing is heard saying, "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!" The willingness expressed, "Freely we offer all to You," signifies a complete surrender born of gratitude for this salvation, mirroring the sentiment of Romans 12:1, urging believers to "offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship."
The bridge of "Anthem" intensifies this plea with a compelling urgency. The call, "Lord, hear us now," is not a hesitant whisper but a prayer amplified by the desire to proclaim God's greatness. This isn't a passive request for divine attention but an active invitation for God to witness and empower their worship. The "anthem of Your praises, Ringing loud" is a vivid image of faith expressed with boldness and conviction, a sonic embodiment of Romans 10:14, asking "How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them?" The "passion of our desperation" is not presented as weakness but as the driving force behind their fervent worship, an acknowledgment that true devotion often springs from recognizing our profound need for God, a sentiment found throughout the Psalms, like Psalm 42:1, "As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God." This deep longing is then articulated as the source of their "love, our trust, our adoration," the very foundations of a vibrant spiritual life. The repeated plea, "Hear us now," coupled with the call to "Shout the anthem of Your praises," culminates in a profound act of worship. It’s a prayer for God to acknowledge their sincere outpouring of affection and reliance, and in doing so, to empower their praise to echo with the authority and resonance that His glorious nature deserves. The song, therefore, is a theological statement set to music, a vibrant expression of a redeemed people collectively acknowledging their Savior and surrendering their all in a resounding declaration of His worth.