Life.Church Worship - Magnify Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
The light of the world
Is already shining
The hope of mankind
Has already come
The peace in the storm
Has already spoken
The hero of Heaven
Has already won
Pre Chorus
Oh let your faith arise
Lift up your eyes
Come on come on come on
Chorus
Let's magnify the Lord
Let's magnify the Lord
The name of Jesus Christ
Be lifted high
Let's magnify the Lord
Let's magnify the Lord
The way the truth the life
For all of time
The name of Jesus Christ
Be lifted high
Turnaround
Ooh be lifted high
Ooh now is the time
Verse 2
The work of the cross
Is already finished
The grip of the grave
Is broken by love
Salvation is now
We're no longer waiting
It's here for the taking
So come on come on come on
Chorus
Let's magnify the Lord
Let's magnify the Lord
The name of Jesus Christ
Be lifted high
Let's magnify the Lord
Let's magnify the Lord
The way the truth the life
For all of time
The name of Jesus Christ
Be lifted high
Turnaround
Ooh be lifted high
Ooh now is the time
Bridge
Jesus Jesus
No other name can save
So worthy of our faith
Bridge
Jesus Jesus
There is no other way
We magnify Your name
Bridge
Jesus Jesus
No other name can save
So worthy of our faith
Bridge
Jesus Jesus
There is no other way
We magnify Your name
Chorus
Let's magnify the Lord
Let's magnify the Lord
The name of Jesus Christ
Be lifted high
Let's magnify the Lord
Let's magnify the Lord
The way the truth the life
For all of time
The name of Jesus Christ
Be lifted high
Turnaround
Ooh be lifted high
Ooh be lifted high
Refrain
Oh let your faith arise
Lift up your eyes oooh
Oh let your faith arise
Lift up your eyes oooh
Vamp
Come on come on
Come on come on
Chorus
Let's magnify the Lord
Let's magnify the Lord
The name of Jesus Christ
Be lifted high
Let's magnify the Lord
Let's magnify the Lord
The way the truth the life
For all of time
The name of Jesus Christ
Be lifted high
Outro
Ooh be lifted high
Ooh be lifted high
Video
Magnify | Official Live Performance Video | Life.Church Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on July 21, 2023, "Magnify" by Life.Church Worship is a powerful anthem designed to elevate the focus from earthly troubles to the eternal sovereignty of God. The song’s core message echoes the Psalmist's declaration, "I will exalt you, my God the King; I will praise your name forever and ever" (Psalm 145:1). It stems from a profound understanding that the fundamental truths of the Christian faith are not aspirational but are already accomplished realities: the light of the world has indeed shined, hope has arrived in Christ, peace has been spoken, and the victory of Heaven’s hero is secured. This perspective is deeply rooted in Scripture, where the Gospel itself is presented as "good news" that has already come (Luke 2:10). The verses powerfully state that the work on the cross is finished and the grave’s power is broken, aligning with Jesus' own cry of completion on the cross, "It is finished!" (John 19:30), and the resurrection power that defeats death (1 Corinthians 15:54-57).
The song’s central invitation, to "magnify the Lord" and lift high the name of Jesus Christ, is a direct call to worship that transcends mere acknowledgment, urging a posture of exaltation and reverence. To magnify, in this context, is to make something appear larger through the lens of faith, to see God for who He truly is—the Way, the Truth, and the Life, as declared by Jesus Himself (John 14:6). This is not a subjective experience but an objective reality of God’s unchanging nature and His definitive work throughout history. The repeated emphasis on "now is the time" serves as a vibrant reminder that the present moment is the opportune time to align our perspective with these eternal truths, a concept found throughout Scripture, urging believers not to delay in seeking and honoring God (Hebrews 3:15). The bridges, with their fervent repetition of "Jesus Jesus, no other name can save," underscores the exclusivity of salvation through Christ, a foundational tenet of Christian belief as stated in Acts 4:12, "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." This is not a message of exclusion out of arrogance, but an affirmation of the unique and sufficient sacrifice of Jesus. The song’s structure builds towards a crescendo of praise, encouraging listeners to lift their eyes and let their faith arise, reflecting the encouragement found in Hebrews 12:2 to fix our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. "Magnify" is more than a song; it is a theological declaration and a congregational command to refocus hearts and minds on the unchanging glory and finished work of Jesus Christ, celebrating the assurance of salvation that is already ours.