Cover The Earth
Lakewood Church Lyrics
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To exalt and to extend
Jesus? name globally
As the waters cover the sea
Open the Heavens, oh Lord
And pour out Your Spirit
Cover the earth with Your glory
Cover the earth with the sound of Heaven
Cover the earth with Your glory
Cover the earth with Your glory
Cover the earth with the sound of Heaven
Cover the earth
Let me speak what You say
Let the sound prepare the way
Kingdom come globally
As the waters cover the sea
Open the Heavens, oh Lord
Pour out Your Spirit
Cover the earth with Your glory
Cover the earth with Your glory
Cover the earth with the sound of Heaven
All of the earth is Yours
All of the nations adore You
Cover the earth with the sound of Heaven
Cover the earth
Open up the Heavenlies
Let a new sound be released
As the waters cover the sea
Cover the earth
The lyrics of Lakewood's song "Cover the Earth" are centered on the idea of being a tool for God's plan to spread His glory and name throughout the world. The song starts with the plea "Let me be an instrument" declaring the songwriter's willingness to be used for God's plans. The next line says "To exalt and to extend Jesus? name globally" which is a clarion call for Christians to spread Jesus' message beyond their local surroundings.
The chorus of the song repeats the words "Cover the earth with Your glory" thrice and asks for God to pour out His spirit on the world. The earth being covered with God's glory indicates that the presence of God is being felt and experienced across the globe. The songwriters also emphasize the importance of the sound of heaven covering the earth, which is a powerful representation of the people of God singing praises to Him.
Additionally, the lyrics ask for a new sound to be released, indicating the need for fresh inspiration and direction from God. The verse "All of the earth is Yours, all of the nations adore You" suggests that the spread of God's name and glory is not limited to any specific group of people or nation, but rather is a universal call to all people.
Overall, "Cover the Earth" is a song that encourages Christians to be agents of God?s will and to spread His message to the farthest ends of the earth using the resources they have.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me be an instrument
Allow me to be used and directed by you
To exalt and to extend
To lift up and spread widely
Jesus? name globally
The reputation of Jesus everywhere
As the waters cover the sea
As naturally and completely as water fills the ocean
Open the Heavens, oh Lord
Make a way for us to connect with you
And pour out Your Spirit
Allow your presence to be known and felt
Cover the earth with Your glory
Make your goodness and beauty known throughout the world
Cover the earth with the sound of Heaven
Fill the world with the music of your divine presence
Let me speak what You say
Give me words and messages that come from you
Let the sound prepare the way
Let the music and spirit of our message make people ready to receive it
Kingdom come globally
May your divine order and grace be established in every corner of the earth
All of the earth is Yours
Every place and every person belongs to you
All of the nations adore You
Every culture expresses their love and respect for you
Open up the Heavenlies
Allow us to experience and join with your transcendent realm
Let a new sound be released
Introduce us to new music and rhythms that come from your presence
Contributed by Isabelle D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth,
27 To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary.
28 And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.
29 And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.
30 And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.
31 And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.
32 He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:
33 And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.
34 Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?
35 And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.
36 And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.
37 For with God nothing shall be impossible.
38 And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.
39 And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;
40 And entered into the house of Zacharias, and saluted Elisabeth.
41 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost:
42 And she spake out with a loud voice, and said, Blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb.
43 And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
44 For, lo, as soon as the voice of thy salutation sounded in mine ears, the babe leaped in my womb for joy.
45 And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.
46 And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord,
47 And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.
48 For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.
49 For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.
50 And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.
51 He hath shewed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts.
52 He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.
53 He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.
54 He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;
55 As he spake to our fathers, to Abraham, and to his seed for ever.
56 And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.
57 Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.
58 And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.
@alexnjiru9127
#Cover the whole Earth 🌎🌎🌎 LORD GOD ALMIGHTY. Ooooh Yes, with the Knowledge of Your Glory!!!
@2bethankful48
Yes with Christ we can do this! Love this thank you !🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤I love Jesus 💃💃💃cover the earth with your glory!!!🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌🙌
@merlynbogsangit9717
Through Christ we can do this
@margueritegreeff
Ahh gooood memories from when I was young hearing this on radio 😃❤🙌❤️🔥😍
@jeffreyhunter4966
Back in the day at my old church my cousin played the drums during this song. He really knocked it out of the park
@aleshify
As a church drummer I really have to hold back when playing this song as to not make people feel they are at a rock concert
@778851058C
Beautiful song praise be to God. enjoyed singing this song!
@cecillethevoiceyamaguchi
i love this song,,thanks for sharing,,God bless you
@shyalin
Thank you for posting! Gives me a lift when I need it! God bless.
@paulobtuble
HALLELUJAH! PRAISE THE LORD! AMEN.