Current members of the Hillsong United band include Joel Houston, Jonathon Douglass (J.D.), Jadwin "Jad" Gillies, Matt Crocker, Taya Smith, Dylan Thomas (on rhythm guitar), Timon Klein (on lead guitar), Peter James & Benjamin Tennikoff (on keyboards), Adam Crosariol (on bass guitar), and Simon Kobler (on drums).
The annual Hillsong United CD/DVD is recorded during their October youth conference Encounterfest; the album is released in February the following year. The 2007 Hillsong United album "All of the Above" was released on the 17th of March. Unlike all of the previous United albums, this CD was studio recorded.
To date in 2008, Hillsong United have released the first part of the I Heart Revolution recordings; 'With Hearts as One', made live around the world during the band's recent tours. The CD features previously released United tracks recorded live in different locations, and the first installment of a live DVD.
In 2009, they released 'Across the Earth: Tear down the walls', followed by 'A F T E R M A T H' on February 15th 2011.
On February 14, 2012, 'LIVE IN MIAMI (Welcome to the Aftermath)' was released. It contained songs from both the album Aftermath, and several other of their greatest hits, such as "The Stand," "With Everything," and "Your Name High." It was also the first fully recorded Hillsong United tour.
In 2013, United continued to their long string of worship albums withcompletely new material entitled Zion. Mixing a new digital sound, and their signature lyrics, they topped charts globally, and Zion became Hillsong United's highest selling album. Some songs include Oceans (Where Feet May Fail), Scandal Of Grace, Relentless, Love Is War, and Nothing Like Your Love. In late 2013, after the massive success of their song Oceans (Where Feet May Fail), United released an entire EP entitled Oceans. Not too long afterwards, United released an acoustic version of the album Zion, and in March 2014, they released their first remix album entitled "The White Album Project".
Highlands
Hillsong United Lyrics
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If the mountains were where You hide
O how far I'd scale the valleys
If You graced the other side
O how long have I chased rivers
From lowly seas to where they rise
Against the rush of grace descending
In the highlands and the heartache
You're neither more or less inclined
I would search and stop at nothing
You're just not that hard to find
So I will praise You on the mountain
And I will praise You when the mountain's in my way
You're the summit where my feet are
So I will praise You in the valleys all the same
No less God within the shadows
No less faithful when the night leads me astray
You're the heaven where my heart is
In the highlands and the heartache all the same
O how far beneath Your glory
Does Your kindness extend the path
From where Your feet rest on the sunrise
To where You sweep the sinner's past
O how fast would You come running
If just to shadow me through the night
Trace my steps through all my failure
And walk me out the other side
For who could dare ascend that mountain
That valleyed hill called Calvary
But for the One I call Good Shepherd
Who like a lamb was slain for me
Whatever I walk through
Wherever I am
Your Name can move mountains
Wherever I stand
And if ever I walk through
The valley of death
I'll sing through the shadows
My song of ascent
From the gravest of all valleys
Come the pastures we call grace
A mighty river flowing upwards
From a deep but empty grave
The song "Highlands" by Hillsong United is a heartfelt reflection on the faithfulness and goodness of God through both times of joy and times of struggle. The lyrics begin by expressing a deep desire to seek after God, no matter the obstacles that may be in the way. The image of climbing mountains and scaling valleys represents the physical and emotional challenges that the singer is willing to face in order to experience the presence of God. The rush of grace is described as coming from the source of its supply, suggesting that God is the ultimate source of all goodness and love in the world.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's commitment to praise God no matter what circumstances they find themselves in. Whether on the mountaintop or in the valley, God is always present and worthy of worship. The lines "You're the summit where my feet are / So I will praise You in the valleys all the same" encapsulate this sentiment perfectly. The lyrics go on to describe the vastness of God's love and forgiveness, stretching from sunrise to past sins. The singer expresses confidence that no matter what they may face in life, God will always be there to guide and comfort them.
Overall, "Highlands" is a deeply spiritual song that explores the themes of faith, devotion, and gratitude. It reminds us that God is always present in our lives, no matter the circumstances, and that by praising Him, we can experience His love and grace more fully.
Line by Line Meaning
O how high would I climb mountains
Expressing a desire to go to great lengths to find God in His presence
If the mountains were where You hide
Showing understanding that God's presence can be found in various places
O how far I'd scale the valleys
Willingness to go the distance to experience God's grace
If You graced the other side
Emphasizing the importance of God's presence
O how long have I chased rivers
Expressing a deep desire to know God
From lowly seas to where they rise
Reflecting on the various stages of the journey towards finding God
Against the rush of grace descending
Acknowledging that the grace of God is unfailing
From the source of its supply
Recognizing the origin of God's grace
In the highlands and the heartache
Underlining God's presence regardless of the situation
You're neither more or less inclined
God remains constant regardless of situations
I would search and stop at nothing
Emphasizing the importance of seeking God
You're just not that hard to find
God can be found once He is earnestly sought
So I will praise You on the mountain
Willingness to praise God regardless of the situation
And I will praise You when the mountain's in my way
Embracing faith in God during challenging times
You're the summit where my feet are
God is ever-present
So I will praise You in the valleys all the same
Acknowledging the importance of praising God even in seemingly difficult times
No less God within the shadows
Reiterating God's presence through all times
No less faithful when the night leads me astray
God remains faithful even when one feels lost or uncertain
You're the heaven where my heart is
God is a source of solace and refuge for the heart
In the highlands and the heartache all the same
Reemphasizing God's consistent presence in varied situations
O how far beneath Your glory
Acknowledging the vastness of God's splendor
Does Your kindness extend the path
Recognizing the extent and magnitude of God's kindness
From where Your feet rest on the sunrise
Envisioning God's majestic presence as the sun rises
To where You sweep the sinner's past
Gratefulness for God's forgiveness
O how fast would You come running
Envisioning God's swift response to call upon Him
If just to shadow me through the night
God is present even in the darkest times
Trace my steps through all my failure
Acknowledging God's role in one's life journey
And walk me out the other side
God is a source of guidance and strength to overcome challenges
For who could dare ascend that mountain
Contemplating the magnitude of the task of reaching God
That valleyed hill called Calvary
Recognizing the sacrifice of Jesus Christ on the cross
But for the One I call Good Shepherd
Gratefulness and reverence for God as a Provider, Savior and Guide
Who like a lamb was slain for me
Reverence for the sacrifice made by Jesus Christ
Whatever I walk through
Reiterating God's constant presence
Wherever I am
Acknowledging God's consistent presence in every place
Your Name can move mountains
Belief in God's power to bring about miracles
Wherever I stand
God remains constant in every situation and always present to stand with one
And if ever I walk through
Acknowledging life's uncertainties and challenges
The valley of death
Describing the pain of death and loss
I'll sing through the shadows
Belief in faith as a source of light in dark times
My song of ascent
Belief in God lifting one out of tough times
From the gravest of all valleys
Belief in God's salvation out of life's toughest challenges
Come the pastures we call grace
Recognizing God's grace as a source of strength and renewal
A mighty river flowing upwards
God's grace as an unwavering force
From a deep but empty grave
Symbolism of the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: Benjamin William Hastings, Joel Timothy Houston
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Psalm 121
A song of ascents.
1 I lift up my eyes to the mountains—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the Lord,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The Lord watches over you—
the Lord is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The Lord will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
8 the Lord will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
@user-gz3tq5wr9f
I translated the lyrics into Korean because I wanted to share this precious song with Koreans (especially with my parents)!
I did my best, but I know that it still needs to be upgraded. So please write some comments if you have any advice. Any feedbacks are welcome. 😊
부모님과 은혜로운 찬양을 나누고 싶어서 나름대로 번역을 해봤습니다!
최선을 다했는데도 여전히 부족하네요^^; 혹시 조언이나 더 나은 번역방법이 있다면 댓글 달아주시면 감사하겠습니다 😊
VERSE 1:
O how high would I climb mountains
얼마나 높이 산을 올라야 할까요
If the mountains were where You hide
만약 당신이 산에 숨어 계시다면요
O how far I’d scale the valleys
얼마나 멀리 골짜기를 올라야 할까요
If You graced the other side
만약 저기 저편에만 당신의 은혜가 있다면요
VERSE 2:
O how long have I chased rivers
얼마나 멀리 강을 쫓아 올라야 했을까요
From lowly seas to where they rise
낮은 바다부터 강이 솟는 데까지요
Against the rush of grace descending
은혜의 샘에서 솟아 흘러내리는
From the source of its supply
그 은혜를 거스르면서요
PRE-CHORUS 1:
Cause in the highlands and the heartache
높은 곳이나 고통 속에서나
You’re neither more or less inclined
(의역) 당신은 변함없으시기 때문에
I would search and stop at nothing
난 어떤 것에도 멈추지 않고 당신을 찾을 것입니다.
You’re just not that hard to find
당신은 찾기 어렵지 않습니다.
CHORUS:
So I will praise You on the mountain
나는 산에서 당신을 찬양합니다
And I will praise You when the mountain’s in my way
내 앞에 산이 있을 때 찬양할 것입니다.
You’re the summit where my feet are
당신이야 말로 내 발이 거한 산의 정상이시니
So I will praise You in the valleys all the same
난 골짜기에서도 한결같이 찬양할 것입니다.
No less God within the shadows
그림자 속에서도 당신의 임재가 덜 한 것이 아닙니다.
No less faithful when the night leads me astray
밤이 나를 길 잃게 만들 때에도 당신은 덜 신실하시지 않습니다.
You’re the heaven where my heart is
당신은 내 마음이 거할 천국입니다.
In the highlands and the heartache all the same
높은 곳이나 고통 속에서나 한결같이요.
VERSE 3:
O how far beneath Your glory
당신의 영광 아래 당신의 친절하심이
Does Your kindness extend the path
내 길을 얼마나 멀리 넓히시는 지요
From where Your feet rest on the sunrise
(직역) 당신의 발이 일출에 거하는 곳부터
To where You sweep the sinner’s past
당신이 죄인의 과거를 완전히 없애시는 곳까지요
VERSE 4:
O how fast would You come running
오 당신은 얼마나 한달음에 오시는지요
If just to shadow me through the night
단지 밤중에 그림자처럼 나와 동행하시기 위해서요
Trace my steps through all my failure
내 실패 가운데도 발걸음을 함께하시고
And walk me out the other side
나를 밤의 저편으로 이끌어내십니다.
PRE-CHORUS 2:
For who could dare ascend that mountain
감히 누가 저 산을 오를 수 있을까요
That valleyed hill called Calvary
갈보리라 불리는 저 언덕을요
But for the One I call Good Shepherd
그러나 선한 목자 되시는 그 분이
Who like a lamb was slain for me
날 위해 어린 양처럼 죽으셨습니다.
BRIDGE:
Whatever I walk through
내가 무엇을 헤쳐가고 있던지
Wherever I am
내가 어디에 있던지
Your Name can move mountains
내가 서있는 바로 그 곳에서
Wherever I stand
당신의 이름은 산을 움직이십니다.
And if ever I walk through
그리고 죽음의 골짜기를
The valley of death
지날 때에
I’ll sing through the shadows
난 어둠 속에서 노래할 것입니다.
My song of ascent
성전으로 올라가는 노래를요 (*시편 121편)
PRE-CHORUS 3:
From the gravest of all valleys
가장 깊은 골자기에서부터
Come the pastures we call grace
은혜의 초원이 되시기위해 오셨습니다.
A mighty river flowing upwards
깊지만 비어있는 무덤으로부터
From a deep but empty grave
위대한 강은 위로 흐릅니다
@RabbitHead09
THIS SONG!!!!!!
Most beautiful praise songs I've ever heard!! 🥲🙌
"In the highlands and the heartache all the same,
Ohhh"
And in my 27 years of life thus far, there's been so much of it already...
@TheShyMusician
[Verse 1]
O how high would I climb mountains
If the mountains were where You hide
O how far I'd scale the valleys
If You graced the other side
[Verse 2]
O how long have I chased rivers
From lowly seas to where they rise
Against the rush of grace descending
From the source of its supply
[Pre-Chorus 1]
’Cause in the highlands and the heartache
You're neither more or less inclined
I would search and stop at nothing
You're just not that hard to find
[Chorus]
I will praise You on the mountain
And I will praise You when the mountain’s in my way
You're the summit where my feet are
So I will praise You in the valleys all the same
No less God within the shadows
No less faithful when the night leads me astray
You're the heaven where my heart is
In the highlands and the heartache all the same
[Verse 3]
O how far beneath Your glory
Does Your kindness extend the path
From where Your feet rest on the sunrise
To where You sweep the sinner's past
[Verse 4]
O how fast would You come running
If just to shadow me through the night
Trace my steps through all my failure
And walk me out the other side
[Pre-Chorus 2]
For who could dare ascend that mountain
That valleyed hill called Calvary
But for the One I call Good Shepherd
Who like a lamb was slain for me
[Chorus]
I will praise You on the mountain
And I will praise You when the mountain's in my way
You're the summit where my feet are
So I will praise You in the valleys all the same
No less God within the shadows
No less faithful when the night leads me astray
You're the heaven where my heart is
In the highlands and the heartache all the same
[Bridge]
Whatever I walk through
Wherever I am
Your name can move mountains
Wherever I stand
And if ever I walk through
The valley of death
I'll sing through the shadows
My song of ascent
Whatever I walk through
Wherever I am
Your name can move mountains
Wherever I stand
And if ever I walk through
The valley of death
I’ll sing through the shadows
My song of ascent
My song of ascent
[Pre-Chorus 3]
From the gravest of all valleys
Come the pastures we call grace
A mighty river flowing upwards
From a deep but empty grave
[Chorus]
So I will praise You on the mountain
And I will praise You when the mountain’s in my way
You're the summit where my feet are
So I will praise You in the valleys all the same
No less God within the shadows
No less faithful when the night leads me astray
You’re the heaven where my heart is
In the highlands and the heartache all the same
@Humanity_explained
2024 and still listening to this song?????
Gather here!
@larryher1
✝️🙏
@stevennel686
South Africa _ Steven ❤
@marshmallowed777
here
@jonathanmuwonge9720
It's an amazing song
@Ohhsagie
We much
@IBelieve90
Greatest man in history, named Jesus, had no servants, yet they called him Master. Had no degree, yet called him Teacher. Had no medicines, yet called him Healer. He had no army, yet kings feared Him. He won no military battles, yet he conquered the world. He committed no crime, yet they crucified Him... He was buried in a tomb, yet HE LIVES!
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