Shout Praises Kids - Lord, I Lift Your Name On High Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse:
Lord, I lift Your name on high
Lord, I love to sing Your praises
I'm so glad You're in my life
I'm so glad You came to save us
Chorus:
You came from heaven to earth
To show the way
From the earth to the cross
My debt to pay
From the cross to the grave
From the grave to the sky
Lord, I lift Your name on high
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Shout Praises Kids - Lord, I Lift Your Name On High
Meaning & Inspiration
"Lord, I Lift Your Name on High," as performed by Shout Praises Kids and released on October 22, 2015, is a powerful declaration of faith, distilled into a simple yet profound message that resonates deeply within the Christian tradition. The song’s strength lies not in intricate musical arrangements, but in its unwavering focus on the foundational truth of God’s redemptive work. The lyrics artfully trace the divine journey of Jesus Christ, from His heavenly origin to His ultimate sacrifice and triumphant resurrection, serving as a vibrant testament to the core tenets of salvation. This narrative arc directly mirrors the progression described throughout Scripture, beginning with the declaration of God's majesty and our gladness in His presence, as echoed in Psalms such as Psalm 96:1-3, which exhorts us to "sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth."
The opening lines, "Lord, I lift Your name on high, Lord, I love to sing Your praises," immediately establish an attitude of adoration and surrender. This is not merely a casual expression of preference; it’s a profound acknowledgment of God's supreme worthiness, a sentiment that pervades the entirety of biblical praise. The subsequent lines, "I'm so glad You're in my life, I'm so glad You came to save us," speak to the personal impact of Christ's sacrifice and the assurance of salvation. This joy is not superficial but born from the profound realization of deliverance from sin and the restoration of a relationship with the Creator, a truth powerfully conveyed in verses like John 3:16: "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."
The chorus unfolds a magnificent theological journey, articulating the descent and ascent of Jesus. The statement, "You came from heaven to earth to show the way," points to Christ's incarnation and His role as the ultimate teacher and example, fulfilling the prophecy in Isaiah 9:6 that the Messiah would be called the "Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." The progression "From the earth to the cross, My debt to pay" is the heart of the Gospel, illustrating the substitutionary atonement where Jesus bore the burden of human sin. This directly aligns with passages like Romans 5:8: "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The movement from "the cross to the grave" and then "From the grave to the sky" encapsulates the unparalleled victory over death and the ascension into heaven, confirming Christ's divine authority and the promise of eternal life for believers, as promised in 1 Corinthians 15:4, "that he was buried, that he was raised to life on the third day according to the Scriptures." The song concludes by returning to its central theme, "Lord, I lift Your name on high," reinforcing the enduring significance of this act of worship and remembrance, a call to eternal praise for the one who has accomplished so much for humanity. This rendition by Shout Praises Kids, while aimed at a younger audience, carries a timeless and robust theological message, encouraging all listeners to reflect on and celebrate the profound gift of salvation.