Ortega was born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico near the banks of the Rio Grande. He started learning piano at eight years of age. Through his father's work with the United States Department of State, he also spent time in Ecuador and Barbados. It is from his heritage and classical training at The University of New Mexico where Ortega derives his sound, embracing country, classical, Celtic, Latin American, world, modern folk, and rustic hymnody. Fernando Ortega currently leads worship at Christ the King Anglican Church in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
His album Storm reached No. 197 on the Billboard 200 in 2002, and Christmas Songs reached No. 36 on the Billboard Christmas Album Chart in 2009.
Come Let Us Worship
Fernando Ortega Lyrics
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And kneel before the Lord, our Maker
Come, let us worship and bow down
And kneel before the Lord, our Maker
He is our God, He is our God
We are the people of His pasture
He is our God, He is our God
Come, let us worship and bow down
And kneel before the Lord, our Maker
Come, let us worship and bow down
And kneel before the Lord, our Maker
Worship the Lord in holiness
Let the whole earth stand in awe
He will come to judge the earth
In righteousness and truth
The lyrics of Fernando Ortega's song "Come Let Us Worship" are a call to worship God with reverence and humility. The repetition of the phrases "Come, let us worship and bow down" and "And kneel before the Lord, our Maker" emphasizes the urgency and importance of this act. The verses affirm that God is our Maker, our God, and the shepherd of his people. The chorus is a repetition of "He is our God", which emphasizes the unifying effect of worshiping together.
Line by Line Meaning
Come, let us worship and bow down
Let us come together and show reverence by bowing and worshiping
And kneel before the Lord, our Maker
And humbly kneel before the Lord, who has created us
He is our God, He is our God
The Lord is our God, our one and only true God
We are the people of His pasture
We are His people, who He lovingly cares for like a shepherd cares for his pasture
He is our God, He is our God
The Lord is our God, our one and only true God
We are the sheep of His hand
We are like sheep in His hands, under His protection and guidance
Worship the Lord in holiness
Give God holy worship and honor
Let the whole earth stand in awe
May the whole earth be filled with awe and respect for the Lord
He will come to judge the earth
The Lord will come to judge the earth
In righteousness and truth
He will judge righteously and justly, according to the truth
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Juan Fernando Ortega
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Janice Bultman Bogott
on Into Your Presence
Is there anywhere I can get the sheet music for piano for this song? I just love it!!