We Exalt
Fr Rob Galea Lyrics
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To bring Good News to the poor
To declare to the captive
You are free
You are free
The Spirit of the Lord is upon us
To heal the broken heart
To save the lost and the lowly
You are free
And we will shout Your fame
Jesus Christ who reigns
We exalt You Lord
Our souls rejoice in You
God alone, God enthroned
You reign
Rebuild those ancient walls
Comfort those who mourn
Restore the crown
We lay it down
Send us out
The Spirit of the Lord is upon us
To heal the broken heart
To save the lost and the lowly
You are free
You are free
And we will shout Your fame
Jesus Christ who reigns
We exalt You Lord
Our souls rejoice in You
God alone, God enthroned
You reign
Rebuild those ancient walls
Comfort those who mourn
Restore the crown
We lay it down
Send us out
Send us out Lord
Send us out Lord
Send us out Lord
Jesus
These lyrics from Fr Rob Galea's song 'We Exalt' speak about the power of the Holy Spirit to bring salvation, healing, freedom and restoration to those in need. The first two lines declare that the Spirit of the Lord is upon us to bring Good News (referring to the gospel) to the poor, and to declare freedom to captives. This echoes the teachings of Jesus in Luke 4:18, where he proclaimed that he was sent to bring good news to the poor, to proclaim freedom for prisoners, and recovery of sight for the blind.
The next two lines speak more specifically about the healing power of God, declaring that the Holy Spirit is upon us to heal the broken hearted and save the lost and lowly. This is also in line with Jesus' teachings and actions, as he was known to heal and restore people, especially those who were marginalized and oppressed.
The chorus of the song then exalts Jesus, declaring that we will shout his fame and lift him up as the one who reigns. The lyrics then ask God to send us out to continue his work of rebuilding ancient walls, comforting those who mourn and restoring the crown (which could refer to the crown of glory or victory promised to believers in Scripture).
Overall, these lyrics speak to the power and purpose of the Holy Spirit to bring hope, healing and salvation to all who need it, and the obligation of believers to continue the work of Christ in the world by bringing comfort, healing and restoration.
Line by Line Meaning
The Spirit of the Lord is upon us
We are empowered by God's Spirit
To bring Good News to the poor
We are called to share the gospel with those who are marginalized or disadvantaged
To declare to the captive
We are to announce freedom to those who are imprisoned, whether physically or spiritually
You are free
Through Christ, freedom is possible for all
You are free
Through Christ, freedom is possible for all
To heal the broken heart
God's love brings healing to those who are emotionally wounded
To save the lost and the lowly
Christ rescues those who are spiritually lost or undervalued by society
You are free
Through Christ, freedom is possible for all
You are free
Through Christ, freedom is possible for all
And we will shout Your fame
We will boldly proclaim the greatness of God
Jesus Christ who reigns
Jesus is the powerful ruler of all things
We exalt You Lord
We lift up God with honor and praise
Our souls rejoice in You
Our innermost beings are filled with gladness because of God
God alone, God enthroned
God is the only one who is in control and sovereign over all
You reign
God rules over everything
Rebuild those ancient walls
We are called to restore what has been destroyed or forgotten in our faith
Comfort those who mourn
We are to offer solace and support to those who are grieving
Restore the crown
We ask God to bring wholeness and redemption to our own lives and to the things that are broken in the world
We lay it down
We surrender our own desires and will to God
Send us out
We ask God to send us on a mission to share the gospel and serve others
The Spirit of the Lord is upon us
We are empowered by God's Spirit
To heal the broken heart
God's love brings healing to those who are emotionally wounded
To save the lost and the lowly
Christ rescues those who are spiritually lost or undervalued by society
You are free
Through Christ, freedom is possible for all
You are free
Through Christ, freedom is possible for all
And we will shout Your fame
We will boldly proclaim the greatness of God
Jesus Christ who reigns
Jesus is the powerful ruler of all things
We exalt You Lord
We lift up God with honor and praise
Our souls rejoice in You
Our innermost beings are filled with gladness because of God
God alone, God enthroned
God is the only one who is in control and sovereign over all
You reign
God rules over everything
Rebuild those ancient walls
We are called to restore what has been destroyed or forgotten in our faith
Comfort those who mourn
We are to offer solace and support to those who are grieving
Restore the crown
We ask God to bring wholeness and redemption to our own lives and to the things that are broken in the world
We lay it down
We surrender our own desires and will to God
Send us out
We ask God to send us on a mission to share the gospel and serve others
Send us out Lord
We specifically request God's guidance and support as we go
Send us out Lord
We specifically request God's guidance and support as we go
Send us out Lord
We specifically request God's guidance and support as we go
Jesus
The name of our Savior and Lord
Contributed by Addison L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.