Former members include Derek Webb (guitar, vocals; left the band in 2003 to pursue a solo career), Aaron Tate (songwriting duties), Aric Nitzberg (bass guitar), and Randy Holsapple (hammond organ).
Recently Derek Webb rejoined the band.
You Created
Caedmon's Call Lyrics
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Who dwelleth on high, Who dwelleth on high
Who is like unto the Lord our God
Who dwelleth on high, Who dwelleth on high
You dwell in glory
The heavens are Your home
You began the story
But You created nothing
That gives me more pleasure than You
And You won't give me something
That gives me more pleasure than You
You hung the planets
In Your image You made man
I'm overcome and broken
At the wonders of Your hand
And You created nothing
That gives me more pleasure than You
And You won't give me something
That gives me more pleasure than You
Who is like unto the Lord our God
Who dwelleth on high, Who dwelleth on high
Who is like unto the Lord our God
Who dwelleth on high, Who dwelleth on high
But You created nothing
That gives me more pleasure than You
And You won't give me something
That gives me more pleasure than You
You created nothing
That gives me more pleasure than You
And You won't give me something
That gives me more pleasure than You
Who is like unto the Lord our God
Who dwelleth on high, Who dwelleth on high
Who is like unto the Lord our God
Who dwelleth on high, Who dwelleth on high
The first stanza of Caedmon's Call's "You Created" reflects on the power and majesty of God. The lyrics ask who compares to the Lord and acknowledge that He dwells on high. The second stanza continues to describe God's glory and the story of creation. It points out that God created all beauty and that He began the story of the world we live in. The chorus then reiterates that there is no one like God, who dwells on high.
The bridge section is where the singer shares his own response to what God has created. Even though God created the heavens, the earth, and everything on it, the singer finds that nothing brings him more pleasure than God Himself. Even if God were to give him something, it would not compare to the pleasure of being in the presence of the Creator.
This song's theme of finding fulfillment in God alone connects to the idea that material possessions and worldly success do not bring lasting happiness or satisfaction. The songwriter recognizes God as the only true source of joy and meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Who is like unto the Lord our God
No one compares to God
Who dwelleth on high, Who dwelleth on high
God lives in heaven
You dwell in glory
God lives in a place of splendor and majesty
The heavens are Your home
God lives in the sky
You began the story
God started everything
And made Your beauty known
God revealed His greatness and beauty to us
But You created nothing
God did not make anything that can bring more joy than Himself
That gives me more pleasure than You
There is nothing in this world that makes us happier than being with God
And You won't give me something
Anything other than God will not satisfy us
You hung the planets
God created the universe
In Your image You made man
Humans are made in the image of God
I'm overcome and broken
We are overwhelmed and humbled by God's greatness
At the wonders of Your hand
We are amazed by the things God has created and done
Contributed by Jake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.