Lyrics
Yahweh we lift high
Yahweh we lift high
Yahweh we lift high
Yahweh
You are the God
They bow before You
My hands stretch wide
Surrendered to You
El Shaddai You are before me
Great I am is glorified
Yahweh Yahweh
We praise You
Yahweh we lift You high
We magnify
Yahweh we lift high
Yahweh we lift high
Yahweh we lift high
Yahweh
Chains they fall when we call on You
Emmanuel You are with us
No greater love
No heart beats of You
Yahweh Yahweh
We praise You
Yahweh we lift You high
We magnify
Yahweh we lift high
Yahweh we lift high
Yahweh we lift high
Yahweh
I cast off Idols
There is no more distraction
You have my attention
You are holy
Without You I am not
Yes You are welcome here
I give You my all
You are holy
Yahweh Yahweh
We praise You
Yahweh we lift You high
We magnify
Yahweh we lift high
Yahweh we lift high
Yahweh we lift high
Yahweh
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Meaning & Inspiration
This worship song is built around the name Yahweh and a repeated call to lift God high. The verses describe open hands, surrender, and focused attention, presenting worship as more than spoken praise. Titles such as El Shaddai, Emmanuel, and the Great I Am gather biblical names and descriptions of God into a confession of his power, presence, and holiness.
The imagery of falling chains expresses freedom associated with calling on God, while the rejection of idols turns the song toward undivided devotion. Its later lines move from public praise to personal consecration: distractions are set aside, attention belongs to God, and everything is offered to him. The recurring chorus then gathers those commitments into corporate praise and magnification. Biblical connections are clearest in the commands to exalt the Lord together, turn away from idols, and offer oneself to God. The result is a prayerful song of adoration, surrender, and confidence in Gods presence.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 34:3 The psalm invites worshipers to magnify and exalt the Lord together.
- 1 John 5:21 The closing instruction warns Gods people to keep themselves from idols.
- Romans 12:1 Paul describes offering oneself to God as an act of worship.