The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir - High and Lifted Up Lyrics

Lyrics

High and lifted up
In all the earth is who you are

Lord we exalt your name
Lord we exalt your name

Oh lord, we praise you
Oh lord, we praise you
Oh lord, we praise you
Oh lord, high and lifted up

Lord we exalt your name
Lord we exalt your name

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High & Lifted Up

Meaning & Inspiration

The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir unveiled their powerful anthem, "High and Lifted Up," on August 6, 2020, offering a pure declaration of divine majesty. This track emerges from a tradition deeply rooted in glorifying God, a core mission of the Choir, known for its ability to transform fundamental biblical truths into profound worship experiences. The song's essence is distilled into its opening lines, a direct and unadorned proclamation that God is "High and lifted up, in all the earth is who You are." This isn't merely a phrase; it's a foundational theological statement, immediately drawing the worshiper into a posture of reverence and awe before an incomparable Creator.

The phrase "High and lifted up" resonates with ancient prophetic visions, most notably Isaiah 6:1, where the prophet beholds the Lord seated on a throne, "high and lifted up," with the train of His robe filling the temple. This imagery portrays God's unparalleled transcendence, His elevation above all earthly powers and principalities. It speaks to His supreme authority and sovereign rule, a truth echoed throughout Scripture. Psalm 97:9 declares, "For you, O Lord, are most high over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods," while Psalm 113:4 proclaims, "The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens!" The repetitive nature of this declaration within the song serves not as mere reiteration but as an insistent, almost creedal affirmation, etching this profound reality deep into the spirit of those who sing or hear it. It's a call to reorient our perspective, shifting our gaze from the temporary and trivial to the eternal and all-encompassing nature of God.

The inclusion of "in all the earth is who You are" expands this divine exaltation from a celestial vision to a universal reality. God's reign and majestic presence are not confined to heavenly realms but actively permeate and govern all of creation. This truth aligns seamlessly with Psalm 24:1, which states, "The earth is the Lord's and the fullness thereof, the world and those who dwell therein," asserting His ownership and dominion over every corner of the globe and every life within it. This universal scope then pivots to humanity's appropriate response: "Lord we exalt your name" and "Oh Lord, we praise you." These lines transform the declarative statement *about* God into a direct, personal address *to* Him. It is an act of deliberate adoration, a conscious decision to lift God's name above all others, recognizing His worthiness of our utmost reverence.

This profound act of exalting God's name finds its theological grounding in passages like Philippians 2:9-11, where God "highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow... and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." The subsequent outpouring of "Oh Lord, we praise you" is the natural, spontaneous response of a heart overwhelmed by such majesty and grace. It is the very essence of worship, a joyful acknowledgment of God’s limitless greatness, as Psalm 145:3 asserts, "Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and His greatness is unsearchable." The Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir, through their unified voices, embodies this collective spirit of adoration, inviting every soul to join in proclaiming these foundational truths. "High and Lifted Up" ultimately serves as a powerful reminder that in a world often consumed by the transient, there remains an eternal King, supreme and glorious, whose name alone is worthy of all honor, praise, and exaltation. It's a spiritual anchor, guiding believers to fix their gaze on the one who reigns forever.