Worship Central - Hallelujah Lyrics
Lyrics
Hallelujah, hallelujah
You are worthy of our praise
repeat
Be high and lifted up
Be high and lifted up
Be high and lifted up, Jesus
It's You we glorify
It's You we're lifting high
Your name be glorified
repeat
music
be glorified, we pray
be lifted up, we pray
exalt His holy name
Be high and lifted up
Be high and lifted up
Be high and lifted up, Jesus
It's You we glorify
It's You we're lifting high
Your name be glorified
repeat
Hallelujah, hallelujah
You are worthy of our praise
Be high and lifted up
Be high and lifted up
Be high and lifted up, Jesus
It's You we glorify
It's You we're lifting high
Your name be glorified
repeat
Hallelujah, hallelujah
You are worthy of our praise
repeat
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Worship Central - Hallelujah
Meaning & Inspiration
Worship Central's "Hallelujah," released on March 12, 2013, stands as a vibrant testament to the timeless act of praise, stripping away complexity to deliver a pure and direct invitation to worship. At its core, the song embodies a singular, unwavering focus: the exaltation of Jesus. The simple yet profound lyricism is not merely a collection of words, but a declaration of the church's unified posture before a holy God. It's a call to acknowledge divine worthiness, to lift high the name above all names, and to offer adoration that resonates with eternal truth. The song's essence is rooted in the very fabric of biblical worship, providing a modern expression for an ancient spiritual discipline.
The meaning woven throughout "Hallelujah" is immediately clear and profoundly resonant for those seeking to connect with the divine. The opening declaration, "Hallelujah, hallelujah, You are worthy of our praise," is far more than a catchy refrain; it is a foundational truth. "Hallelujah" itself is a transliteration of a Hebrew phrase meaning "Praise the Lord," a command and an exclamation found throughout the Psalms, particularly in the concluding verses of many psalms, such as Psalm 150:6, which states, "Let everything that has breath praise the Lord! Hallelujah!" This ancient cry is renewed here, serving as an immediate orientation towards God. The assertion of divine worthiness echoes Revelation 4:11, where heavenly beings declare, "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." This understanding of God's intrinsic value, not just for what He does, but for who He is, forms the bedrock of all true worship. The subsequent phrases, "Be high and lifted up, Jesus," "It's You we glorify," "It's You we're lifting high," and "Your name be glorified," systematically build upon this foundation. They are declarations of intentional submission and adoration, shifting the worshiper's focus entirely to the object of their devotion.
Digging deeper into the song's spiritual analysis reveals a rich tapestry of scriptural themes. The repeated petition, "Be high and lifted up, Jesus," directly references the biblical concept of divine exaltation. Isaiah 52:13, a prophetic glimpse of the Messiah, states, "See, my servant will act wisely; he will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted." This foretold raising finds its ultimate fulfillment in Jesus' crucifixion and subsequent resurrection and ascension to the right hand of God, as Philippians 2:9-11 affirms: "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." The act of "lifting high" Jesus' name is therefore both a recognition of His supreme position and a participation in His exaltation. Similarly, the desire for "Your name be glorified" is a powerful echo of Jesus' own prayer in John 12:28, "Father, glorify your name!" and the opening line of the Lord's Prayer, "Hallowed be your name" (Matthew 6:9). To glorify His name means to make His character, power, and holiness known and revered by all. It is a surrender of personal agenda for the sake of God's renown, an acknowledgment that all actions, words, and thoughts should ultimately contribute to His honor, as 1 Corinthians 10:31 reminds us: "So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God." The song’s repetition of these core statements is not mere redundancy; it is a spiritual practice, a congregational rhythm designed to deeply embed these truths within the hearts of those singing. It mirrors the unceasing worship described in Revelation, where heavenly beings "day and night never stop saying: 'Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty,' " (Revelation 4:8). This song, in its directness and scriptural grounding, serves as a powerful instrument for corporate worship, focusing the collective spirit on the singular worthiness and majesty of Jesus Christ, inviting all to join in a unified voice of praise and adoration.