Fernando Ortega is an adult contemporary singer-songwriter in contemporary … Read Full Bio ↴Fernando Ortega is an adult contemporary singer-songwriter in contemporary Christian music. He is noted both for his interpretations of many traditional hymns and songs, such as "Give Me Jesus" and "Be Thou My Vision," and for writing clear, easily understood songs, such as "This Good Day."

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.

Creation Song
Fernando Ortega Lyrics

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He wraps Himself in light
As with a garment,
He spreads out the heavens
And walks on the wings of the wind.

He sends forth the springs
from the valleys
The flow between moutains.

The birds of the air dwell
by the waters,
Lifting their voices in song-

Singing glory, glory!
Glory to the Lamb!
All praises and honor forever.

He made the moon for its season,
The sun knows it setting.
He looks at the Earth and it trembles,
He touches the mountains
and they smoke,

I will sing to the Lord all my life,
I will sing praises to my God -
As long as I live,
Praises to the Lord, oh my soul.

Singing glory, hallelujah!

Glory to our God!
All praises and honor forever.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fernando Ortega's "Creation Song" depict the majesty and wonder of God's creation. The first verse speaks of God wrapping Himself in light, a metaphor for His glory and radiance. It describes how God spreads out the heavens and walks on the wings of the wind, indicating His omnipotence and transcendence.

The second verse continues to describe God's creative power, highlighting the beauty and harmony of nature. The springs flow from the valleys, and the birds of the air dwell by the waters, singing praises to the Lord. The chorus reflects the adoration of all creation, singing glory and praises to the Lamb forever.

The third verse talks about God's control over the celestial bodies, creating the moon for its season and marking the setting of the sun. The power of God is demonstrated as He looks at the earth and it trembles. Even the mountains are subject to His touch and power, as they smoke in awe of His might. The song concludes with the singer's vow to sing praises to the Lord all their life, hailing God's greatness forever.

Overall, "Creation Song" gives us an opportunity to pause and appreciate the beauty and power of God's creation, reminding us of the wonder and mystery of life that we too often take for granted.

Line by Line Meaning

He wraps Himself in light As with a garment,
God adorns himself with light like it's a piece of clothing,

He spreads out the heavens And walks on the wings of the wind.
God expands the universe and moves across it effortlessly,

He sends forth the springs from the valleys The flow between moutains. The birds of the air dwell by the waters, Lifting their voices in song-
God creates water sources in valleys that cascade down mountains, where birds sing joyfully,

Singing glory, glory! Glory to the Lamb! All praises and honor forever.
The creatures God made sing praises and honor to Jesus for eternity,

He made the moon for its season, The sun knows it setting. He looks at the Earth and it trembles, He touches the mountains and they smoke,
God set the celestial bodies in motion, sees and affects the Earth's changes, and shows his power in the mountains,

I will sing to the Lord all my life, I will sing praises to my God - As long as I live, Praises to the Lord, oh my soul.
Fernando Ortega commits to singing praise to God for his entire life,

Singing glory, hallelujah! Glory to our God! All praises and honor forever.
Renewing the call to praise, Fernando exclaims 'hallelujah' and calls all listeners to glorify God for eternity,

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