Above All
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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Above all kings
Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You were here before the world began
Above all kingdoms
Above all thrones
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure what you're worth
Crucified
Laid behind the stone
You lived to die
Rejected and alone
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall
And thought of me
Above all
Above all powers
Above all kings
Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You were here before the world began
Above all kingdoms
Above all thrones
Above all wonders the world has ever known
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure what you're worth
Crucified
Laid behind the stone
You lived to die
Rejected and alone
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall
And thought of me
Above all
Crucified
Laid behind the stone
You lived to die
Rejected and alone
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall
And thought of me
Above all
Like a rose trampled on the ground
You took the fall
And thought of me
Above all
Michael W. Smith's "Above All" is a song that proclaims the greatness of God above everything else in the world. The lyrics start by claiming that God is above all powers, including those of kings and the natural world. The song then states that God is above all wisdom and all the ways of man. This is followed by a line that confirms that God existed before the world began, emphasizing the omnipotence of the creator. The chorus repeats this sentiment, stating that everything in the world is lesser than God, including kingdoms, thrones, and wealth.
The second verse repeats the ideas of the first verse but adds the imagery of wonders that the world has known. The lyrics again emphasize the inherent value of God, stating that there is no way to measure what God is worth. The song then shifts to the image of Jesus, who lived and died for others, and was crucified and laid behind the stone. The image of Jesus as a rose trampled on the ground is an allegory for his sacrifice, as he too was overcome by the world's powers but still persevered for the sake of others. The final line of the song states that Jesus thought of the singer above all, emphasizing the importance of the individual relationship between God and believers.
Line by Line Meaning
Above all powers
You are above all the powers in the world.
Above all kings
You are above all the kings in the world.
Above all nature and all created things
You are above all of nature and everything that has been created in the world.
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You are above all of the wisdom and ways of man in the world.
You were here before the world began
You have existed before the creation of the world.
Above all kingdoms
You are above all of the kingdoms in the world.
Above all thrones
You are above all of the thrones in the world.
Above all wonders the world has ever known
You are above all of the wonders that have ever been known in the world.
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth
You are above all of the wealth and treasures that can be found on earth.
There's no way to measure what you're worth
Your worth cannot be measured or calculated.
Crucified
You were crucified on the cross.
Laid behind the stone
Your body was laid behind a stone after you were crucified.
You lived to die
Your entire life led up to your sacrificial death.
Rejected and alone
You were abandoned and left alone during your crucifixion.
Like a rose trampled on the ground
Your sacrifice was like a rose being crushed underfoot on the ground.
You took the fall
You took the punishment and consequences of sin upon yourself.
And thought of me
Your sacrifice was for the sake of those who believe in you.
Above all
You are above all things in this world and beyond.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lenny LeBlanc, Paul Joseph Baloche
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Elsa Chapa Mendoza
i love it thank you so much god is good !!
@andrewdemeny
Above all powers, above all kings
Above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man
You were here before the world began
Above all kingdoms, above all thrones
Above all wonders the world has ever known
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure what You're worth
Crucified, laid behind a stone
You lived to die, rejected and alone
Like a rose, trampled on the ground
You took the fall and thought of me
Above all
@Maverick_Music_Compilation
You're not reading this by accident this is a confirmation that everything is going to be alright GOD is making a way for you right now at this moment!GOD is working on your behalf. He is orchestrating things in your favor. There are blessings lined up just for you!GOD is so Good all the time GOD is so good!Get some Rest!GOD isn't going wreck His reputation on you.He's going to come through. It Will all work out!
@raesharamziestephen3414
amen❤
@ancydavid4390
Amen❤🙏
@maggegachoki9688
Thank you so much for this,few minutes ago i was crying and asking God questions,thank you because he has answered those questions.....may his name be glorified forever, Amen
@alicja7663
❤Amen
@fungailuwe2732
Amen and Amen ❤
@healthesoul7566
I am only 15 and i am not a Christian and my childhood hasn't been easy but when I first heard this song my mind went blank and I said to myself maybe this is a sign to let god be my shepherd and let him lead me to a great new life so this year I am becoming a child of god and I will tell everybody
@benetamercy5757
God will surely bless you 😊❤
@user-vl7mn8co2o
Join a church that teaches from a sound doctrine and Holy Spirit led. Join a Bible study group. God with a big G not a little. Because he is the most important in the entire universe. ❤. It’s an awesome journey not always easy. But so nice to know you in safe arms. Lots of love. Keep up the faith.