Psalmson Allotey - Awesome God Mighty God You are Highly Lifted Up Lyrics
Lyrics
Awesome God, Mighty God!
Awesome God, Mighty God!
Awesome God, Mighty God!
We give you praise, Awesome God!
We give you praise, Mighty God!
You're highly lifted up, Awesome God!
You're highly lifted up, Mighty God!
Awesome God, Mighty God!
Awesome God, Mighty God!
Awesome God, Mighty God!
We give you praise, Awesome God!
We give you praise, Mighty God!
You're highly lifted up, Awesome God!
You're highly lifted up, Mighty God!
Video
Awesome God...video with the lyrics
Meaning & Inspiration
On May 9, 2017, Psalmson Allotey unveiled "Awesome God Mighty God You are Highly Lifted Up," a song that immediately establishes itself not as a complex narrative, but as a direct, unyielding declaration of worship. This musical offering serves as a pure outpouring of reverence, a foundational anthem intended to fix the attention of the soul entirely on the majestic character of the Divine. Its purpose is clear: to strip away all peripheral distractions and articulate the core truths about God's identity and humanity's proper response.
The very first lines, a thrice-repeated "Awesome God, Mighty God!", lay the theological groundwork for the entire piece. The term "Awesome God" is far more than a casual compliment; in its biblical context, it evokes a profound sense of reverential fear, wonder, and overwhelming majesty. It speaks to a God whose power is so immense, His wisdom so unfathomable, and His presence so holy, that merely contemplating Him inspires awe and profound respect. This resonates deeply with Scripture, as seen in Psalm 68:35, "Awesome is God from His sanctuary," and Deuteronomy 10:17, which proclaims the Lord as "the great God, mighty and awesome." Coupled with "Mighty God," the declaration solidifies an understanding of an omnipotent Creator, a God of unparalleled strength and dominion. This aspect of His nature is celebrated throughout the Bible, from Jeremiah 32:17, "Ah, Lord God! It is you who made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too hard for you," to Isaiah 9:6, which prophesies of the Messiah as "Mighty God." These opening phrases are not just titles but profound summaries of divine attributes, establishing Him as the supreme being worthy of all adoration.
Following this powerful foundational statement, the song moves into the communal act of adoration with "We give you praise, Awesome God! We give you praise, Mighty God!" This transition from declarative truth to active response is crucial. It acknowledges that recognition of God's awesomeness and might naturally culminates in worship. Praise, in this context, is not merely an emotional outburst but a deliberate act of attributing worth, a vocal and spiritual acknowledgment of who God is. It is the fulfillment of passages like Psalm 150:6, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord," and Hebrews 13:15, which encourages us to "continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name." The simplicity here is profound; it states an undeniable reality – that faced with such a God, our only fitting response is praise.
The song then elevates this worship further with the resounding affirmation, "You're highly lifted up, Awesome God! You're highly lifted up, Mighty God!" This phrase is perhaps the theological core, encapsulating God's supreme sovereignty and exaltation. To be "highly lifted up" signifies a position of unparalleled authority, glory, and dominion. It evokes images of God enthroned above all creation, as depicted in Isaiah 6:1, where the prophet sees the Lord "seated on a throne, high and exalted." Psalm 99:5 urges, "Exalt the Lord our God and worship at his footstool; he is holy." This declaration of God being "highly lifted up" also carries eschatological weight, hinting at a future where every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father, as articulated in Philippians 2:9-11. It's a statement that places God definitively above all earthly powers, principalities, and human concerns, reminding believers that He reigns supreme in all circumstances.
The deliberate repetition of these concise declarations throughout the song is not a sign of lyrical scarcity but rather a masterful technique to embed these truths deeply within the spirit of the worshiper. This repetition transforms the song into a meditative mantra, allowing the profound weight of each phrase to sink in, fostering an environment of deep contemplation and focused adoration. Psalmson Allotey, through this simple yet potent composition, has provided a tool for unadulterated worship, a song that transcends complex musical arrangements to deliver a direct, undeniable message of God's unparalleled greatness and His rightful place as the "highly lifted up" Sovereign. It is an inspiring call to acknowledge, praise, and continually exalt the Awesome and Mighty God in every facet of existence.