Lyrics
I will wait on You, I will wait on You
I will wait on You, You are my God
You are my hiding place, my safe refuge
My treasure Lord You are
You're my friend and king, anointed one
Most holy
Hooooh! Hooooh!
You are My God
I will wait on You, I will wait on You
I will exalt You, You are my God
Because You're with me, because You're with me
(As I walk through the valley of the shadow of death)
Because You're with me, I will not fear
Because You are with me, because You're with me
Because You're with me, I will not fear
Oh, you are my hiding place, my safe refuge
My treasure Lord You are
My friend and king, anointed one
Most holy
My hiding place, my safe refuge
My treasure Lord You are
My friend and king, anointed one
Most holy
My hiding place, my safe refuge
My treasure Lord You are
My friend and king, anointed one
Most holy
I will exalt You, I will exalt You
I will exalt You, You are my God
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Meaning & Inspiration
“I Will Exalt You” centers on trust in God as refuge, treasure, friend, and king. Its repeated declarations of waiting and exaltation give the song a prayerful focus, while the language of safety and holiness presents worship as a response to God’s character rather than changing circumstances. The contrast between danger and confidence shapes the song’s main movement: fear gives way when God’s presence is acknowledged.
The reference to walking through the valley of the shadow of death closely echoes Psalm 23:4, where God’s nearness becomes the reason not to fear. Images of a hiding place and safe refuge also align with biblical descriptions of divine protection, including Psalm 32:7. Together, these themes portray praise as an act of steady dependence. The closing repetition of exaltation reinforces a simple confession: God remains worthy and present in places that would otherwise inspire fear.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 23:4 The lyric echoes the valley of the shadow of death and confidence in God’s presence.
- Psalm 32:7 The psalm describes God as a hiding place and source of protection.