It was during these intimate worship gatherings that they began to intertwine music with all forms of worship and prayer found in the Bible. They soon realized that the songs God was giving Jason were not simply songs but keys that would open and shut doors in the spirit realm. This culminated in a live worship recording entitled "Key of David." In the fall of 2001, Jason and Rachel ministered at the Call Dc, Nepal, Indonesia, India, and in cities all over the U.S. In addition they have released a new worship album on 40records entitled Faith.
On January 9, 2001 Jason and Rachel had their first child, Samuel James.
“For every revival a voice that penetrates the darkness is raised up. I’ve never heard a clearer voice to this generation nor a purer channel than Jason Upton. In my generation a Keith Green was raised up with a lions roar. The lion can be heard again in the sound and lyrics of this young prophet.” -Lou Engle (The Call)
"A poet with thunder in his voice, a musician with fire in his soul, and a worshipper with truth on his lips. This debut album signals the beginning of a new season of song that will turn back darkness and release praise in the streets. Indeed, it’s already started!" - James Ryle (Author/minister/prophet, Sons of Thunder)
"Jason Upton, what an amazing fresh voice to the body of Christ and to the world. This young man has undeniably just returned from the height of Mount Zion. He sings to the Father with an overwhelming sense of adoration. For those in the church, with ears to hear, he ignites a passion for the secret place of the most high God. To those who have grown cold in heart his voice rings with a holy haunt of the Spirit, crying out "come back home". From the first time I heard Jason Upton I knew God had raised up a voice like unto Jeremiah with the musical passions of King David. Jason's gift will be misunderstood by some, celebrated by others, it will undoubtedly anger hell & delight heaven. One thing for sure is that you won't be able to ignore what Jason is carrying for this generation... Prophetic voices will be heard." - Danny Chambers (Artist, writer, pastor)
"When you hear the passion and intensity in Jason's worship, you'll be stirred to praise Jesus as deeply and exuberantly as he does. Jason approaches God's throne with power, humility, and sincerity... and I believe he is intent on taking everyone in worshipping range along with him!" -Melody Green (author, writer, singer)
Secrets
Jason Upton Lyrics
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I want to know what’s in your head
I want to know the turns that you’re taking
Give us minds to understand
Your kingdom, it’s more real than we first believed
Your kingdom, it’s more real, its more real than we first believed
Because our minds are new and our hearts are cleansed
And our eyes can see far better now than then
Give us the courage, We want to see
Just give us the courage, To open up our ears
Just give us the courage, Cause we want to see
And know more of you means less of me
But give me the courage Oh Father
To open up my eyes, I want to see,
With more of you there’s less of me
But give me the courage of Father,
To open up my eyes, I want to see
To see into your kingdom
See the reality of my heart
Open up my eyes I want to see
I want to hear the whisper of your words
Your words of comforting
Open up my ears, I want to hear
Courage, courage, courage
courage for your kingdom,
Courage for your change
You’re changing me
And that’s what I signed up for
To be changed into your image
Give me courage, I want to see,
And there’s New places every day,
We want to see
And the motives, yea the motives
Create divisions, we want to see
The motive, the interest that create division,
We want to see,
Cause your taking us higher than we’ve ever been
Great purifier, come purify me
taking us higher than I’ve ever been before
Come Purifier, come purify me
You’re taken me higher, than I’ve ever been before
Come purifier, come purify me
You’re taken me higher, than I’ve ever been before
Come purifier, come purify me, me, me, me, me
I wanna see, to know more of your kingdom is less of me
I wanna see (X3)
Open up, I wanna see
Don’t hold nothing back (X2)
Show us it all (x3)
We wanna see
Show me it all (x2)
Give me courage
Give me courage to stand conviction
Show me it all (x7)
Just cry out to Him
I wanna see
Show me it all (x3)
The lyrics of Jason Upton's song "Secrets" express a deep longing to know the secrets in God's heart and to understand His kingdom. The singer acknowledges that the kingdom is more real than they previously believed and desires to see and hear more of it. The song portrays a growing hunger for knowledge and understanding of God's ways, and a willingness to be purified and changed in the process. The repeated plea for courage highlights the often difficult and challenging nature of this pursuit, but the singer is willing to press on, crying out to God to reveal all of His secrets.
The song's lyrics reflect a deeply spiritual and introspective approach to faith and worship, calling upon the listener to examine their own motivations and desires in seeking God. It embodies the longing for a deeper relationship with God and a willingness to undergo personal transformation in order to grow closer to Him. The imagery of seeing and hearing more clearly represents the desire for greater spiritual discernment and insight into God's ways, while the call for courage suggests the difficulties and challenges that come with such a pursuit. Ultimately, the song expresses a profound sense of humility, acknowledging the vastness and mystery of God's kingdom, but expressing a willingness to pursue it nonetheless.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to know the secrets in your heart
I desire to know your innermost thoughts and feelings
I want to know what’s in your head
I long to understand your perspectives and ideas
I want to know the turns that you’re taking
I aspire to discern the direction in which you're leading me
Give us minds to understand
Grant us the capacity to comprehend your wisdom and truth
Your kingdom, it’s more real than we first believed
The reality of your sovereignty surpasses our initial perception
Because our minds are new and our hearts are cleansed
As we are transformed and purified, our perceptions and attitudes change
And our eyes can see far better now than then
Our vision is clearer and more accurate than before
Just give us the courage, To open up our eyes
Please enable us to be brave enough to perceive the truth
Give us the courage, We want to see
We request the strength to be able to behold the reality of your kingdom
Just give us the courage, To open up our ears
Please empower us to be unafraid of hearing your message
Just give us the courage, Cause we want to see
Enable us to be fearless because we fervently desire to perceive your reality
And know more of you means less of me
The more we gain insight into your nature, the less significance we place on ourselves
But give me the courage Oh Father
However, please encourage and embolden me, Father
To open up my eyes, I want to see,
To have the courage to be able to see clearly
With more of you there’s less of me
The more familiar I become with you, the less self-centered I become
To see into your kingdom
To have a glimpse of your dominion
See the reality of my heart
Perceive the actuality of my innermost being
I want to hear the whisper of your words
I yearn to discern the softest utterances of your message
Your words of comforting
The comforting expressions from you
Open up my ears, I want to hear
Enable me to have no fear in hearing your message
Courage, courage, courage
Bravery, fortitude, strength
courage for your kingdom,
The boldness needed for your sovereignty
Courage for your change
The bravery required for transformation
You’re changing me
Your influence is causing me to change and transform
And that’s what I signed up for
That is what I committed to
To be changed into your image
To be transformed into your likeness
You’re taken me higher, than I’ve ever been before
You're elevating me to a level I've never experienced
Come purifier, come purify me
Come, sanctify and cleanse me
Don’t hold nothing back (X2)
Do not withhold anything from me
Show us it all (x3)
Reveal everything to us
Show me it all (x2)
Disclose everything to me
Give me courage to stand conviction
Empower me to stay steadfast in my beliefs
Show me it all (x7)
Unveil all aspects of your sovereignty
Just cry out to Him
Simply request aid from Him
I wanna see
I desire to have an understanding of your reality
Contributed by Elizabeth B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.