With their own hearts yearning to see the kingdom of God established on Earth as it is in heaven, the band desires to impact the body of Christ through bringing the reality of the Father's presence, life, and love to every gathering, while promoting a genuine relationship with God in the midst of their worship—and they have done just that.
Everywhere they go, they experience greater depths of joy, and a release of the prophetic in the local church. They hear testimonies of miracles and healing taking place in their worship services and authentic life changes coming as a result of God’s presence. Their desire to meet with Him has resulted in genuine worship, changing not only their lives but the lives of those who experience God through their music.
Performing first on the familiar stage of their home church, City Church of Tampa Bay, and sister venue, The Porch, the band soon began receiving interest in leading regional worship events. They have been called on for worship services, camps, events and conferences for youth, college and adult audiences and completed two national tours off their debut album, Ben Davis EP.
With many tours to come and their first full length worship album to be released June 21st on new label Come&Live! the coming year has many blessings in sight for the band.
Awake
Ascend The Hill Lyrics
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I know You from the words you speak but I find You on my knees
And get caught up in the mystery
Still I refuse to miss the forest for the trees
So come reveal Your heart for all to see
The beauty and the majesty
Awake, awake my soul to the Son
And sing praises to the holy one
And given us His Spirit for the day
We'll sing praises Your name
Your breath's becoming life to me
And with each breath I am set free
Your spirit fills, I breathe you deep
And I know You see that Your life brings forth a song to sing
The only gift I have to bring
And I get swept up in the melody
In worship to You my king
Sing praises (Hallelujah) to the holy one
Sing praises (Hallelujah) to Your name
In the opening lines of Ascend The Hill's song Awake, the singer describes a deep connection with their spiritual source. They express that they are able to sense the divine presence in the most basic of things and also within their own being. Despite having an awareness of this, they also say that they still "get caught up in the mystery" - this suggests there is still an element of awe and reverence that remains elusive to the singer.
The chorus speaks of awakening the soul to the Son (a reference to Jesus), and praising him for his saving grace. There is a sense of urgency in the repeated calls to "awake", as though the singer wants to stir others to experience the same connection they have discovered. The last verse seems to reflect a deepening of this connection, as the singer describes the divine breath bringing life and freedom, and their spirit being filled with the essence of the divine.
Overall, the song speaks to the profound mystery and beauty of the divine, and the powerful sense of peace and freedom that comes from connecting with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I see You in the simplest things and I feel You in me
I perceive Your presence in small moments and I carry Your essence within myself
I know You from the words you speak but I find You on my knees
I understand You through Your teachings but I encounter You in prayer
And get caught up in the mystery
And become captivated by the unfathomable nature of Your being
Still I refuse to miss the forest for the trees
Yet I am determined not to overlook the big picture in focusing on small details
So come reveal Your heart for all to see
Therefore, please unveil Your character for all humanity to witness
The beauty and the majesty
The loveliness and grandeur of Your being
Awake, awake my soul to the Son
Revive, revive my innermost being to the Son of God
And sing praises to the holy one
And sing songs of adoration to the sacred one
His name is Jesus, He has saved us
His name is Jesus, He has redeemed us from sin and death
And given us His Spirit for the day
And granted us His Spirit to empower us daily
We'll sing praises Your name
We will honor You through our melodic expression
Your breath's becoming life to me
Your breath is inspiring and animating me
And with each breath I am set free
And with every inhalation, I experience liberation
Your spirit fills, I breathe you deep
Your presence overflows, I absorb You deeply
And I know You see that Your life brings forth a song to sing
And I am aware that Your vitality produces a melody of praise
The only gift I have to bring
The sole offering I can present
And I get swept up in the melody
And I become enraptured by the tune
In worship to You my king
In homage to You, my ruler
Sing praises (Hallelujah) to the holy one
Chant melodies (Hallelujah) to the sacred one
Sing praises (Hallelujah) to Your name
Chant melodies (Hallelujah) to Your honorable name
Contributed by Lauren J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.