Since his first solo project in 1983, Smith has become one of the most popular artists in the contemporary Christian music world, while also finding considerable success in the mainstream. Smith has frequently topped both Christian radio and Billboard charts and is often listed as one of the top keyboardists in rock and roll in Keyboard Magazine. Smith has sold more than 13 million records and has had 29 #1 hit songs. By 2005, he had garnered 14 gold records and 5 platinum records, 40 Dove Awards, an American Music Award and 3 Grammy Awards. He was also named one of People magazine's most beautiful people.
The Glory Songfacts reports that recorded with a 65-piece London orchestra, Glory is Christian musician Michael W. Smith’s seventeenth studio album and his second instrumental record. It was released November 22, 2011. His first instrumental album was Freedom, which was released November 21, 2000.
The Same Power
Michael W. Smith Lyrics
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For the stone was rolled away
Mountains bow down before
Jesus Christ, our risen Lord
Jesus Christ, our risen Lord
Mighty Savior, lifted high
King forever, Jesus Christ
The same power lives in us
We will rise, stand and sing
Of our great and matchless King
Seated high on the throne
You shall reign forevermore
You shall reign forevermore
Mighty Savior, lifted high
King forever, Jesus Christ
Crowned in glory, raised to life
The same power lives in us
The grave could not contain
The power of His name
Death, You overcame
Once and for all
The grave could not contain
The power of His name
Death, You overcame
Once and for all
The grave could not contain
The power of His name
Death, You overcame
Once and for all
The grave could not contain
The power of His name
Death, You overcame
Once and for all
Mighty Savior, lifted high
King forever, Jesus Christ
Crowned in glory, raised to life
The same power lives in us
The same power lives in us
The lyrics of "The Same Power" by Michael W. Smith focus on the immense power of Jesus Christ's name and the victory over death and the grave that He achieved through his resurrection. The song begins by declaring that there is true and undeniable power in the name of Jesus, and this power was exemplified by his triumphantly rising from the dead. The mountains, which are often symbols of unmovable obstacles or challenges, bow down before Jesus Christ, emphasizing his great power and authority. This recognition of Christ's power and authority is underscored by the refrain that repeats the title of the song: the same power that raised Christ from the dead lives in us.
The second verse highlights the supremacy and eternal nature of Jesus Christ, as he is referred to as a "Mighty Savior, lifted high" and "King forever". The lyrics point to the fact that Christ was raised to life and crowned in glory, and his great power continues to live within his followers. The bridge once again emphasizes the triumph over death that Christ achieved, stating that "the grave could not contain the power of His name" and that "death, You overcame once and for all". The song ends with a final repetition of the chorus, reminding the listener that the same great power that raised Jesus Christ from the dead is available to us and lives within us.
Line by Line Meaning
There is power in His name
The name of Jesus Christ holds huge power
For the stone was rolled away
The rock that had been blocking Jesus’s tomb was removed
Mountains bow down before
Even huge mountains submit before Jesus
Jesus Christ, our risen Lord
Jesus Christ is our Lord who resurrected from death
Jesus Christ, our risen Lord
Jesus Christ is our Lord who resurrected from death
Mighty Savior, lifted high
Jesus is a very powerful Savior who is elevated above all
King forever, Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the King who will rule forever
Crowned in glory, raised to life
Jesus Christ is glorified and brought back from death
The same power lives in us
We hold the same power as Jesus Christ
We will rise, stand and sing
We will stand and sing about our King’s greatness
Of our great and matchless King
Our King is unequaled and unparalleled
Seated high on the throne
Our King is seated at the highest point on the throne
You shall reign forevermore
Our King will continue to reign forever
You shall reign forevermore
Our King will continue to reign forever
Mighty Savior, lifted high
Jesus is a very powerful Savior who is elevated above all
King forever, Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the King who will rule forever
Crowned in glory, raised to life
Jesus Christ is glorified and brought back from death
The same power lives in us
We hold the same power as Jesus Christ
The grave could not contain
The tomb was not able to hold Jesus Christ
The power of His name
Jesus’s name has extraordinary power
Death, You overcame
Death could not defeat Jesus
Once and for all
Jesus defeated death for all time
The grave could not contain
The tomb was not able to hold Jesus Christ
The power of His name
Jesus’s name has extraordinary power
Death, You overcame
Death could not defeat Jesus
Once and for all
Jesus defeated death for all time
The grave could not contain
The tomb was not able to hold Jesus Christ
The power of His name
Jesus’s name has extraordinary power
Death, You overcame
Death could not defeat Jesus
Once and for all
Jesus defeated death for all time
The grave could not contain
The tomb was not able to hold Jesus Christ
The power of His name
Jesus’s name has extraordinary power
Death, You overcame
Death could not defeat Jesus
Once and for all
Jesus defeated death for all time
Mighty Savior, lifted high
Jesus is a very powerful Savior who is elevated above all
King forever, Jesus Christ
Jesus Christ is the King who will rule forever
Crowned in glory, raised to life
Jesus Christ is glorified and brought back from death
The same power lives in us
We hold the same power as Jesus Christ
The same power lives in us
We hold the same power as Jesus Christ
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Ben Cantelon, Nick Herbert
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Ravi Kumar
There is power in His name
For the stone was rolled away
Mountains bow down before
Jesus Christ, our risen Lord
Jesus Christ, our risen Lord
Mighty Savior, lifted high
King forever, Jesus Christ
Crowned in glory, raised to life
The same power lives in us
We will rise, stand and sing
Of our great and matchless King
Seated high on the throne
You shall reign forevermore
You shall reign forevermore
Mighty Savior, lifted high
King forever, Jesus Christ
Crowned in glory, raised to life
The same power lives in us
The grave could not contain
The power of His name
Death, You overcame
Once and for all
The grave could not contain
The power of His name
Death, You overcame
Once and for all
The grave could not contain
The power of His name
Death, You overcame
Once and for all
The grave could not contain
The power of His name
Death, You overcame
Once and for all
Mighty Savior, lifted high
King forever, Jesus Christ
Crowned in glory, raised to life
The same power lives in us
The same power lives in us
Natália Santos Artesanato Criativo
The songs of Michael W Smith are deep, speak of the love of God ... May God continue to bless you ... thank you God .....
wilkensonn andre
Amen!
Daniel Hackman
Remember when he first came out him and Amy Grant
Evelyn Bennett
My dearest Michael you have been part of my worship moments since 1988 when I heard Friends for the first time. Ever since I saw and heard you perform live in 2002 and 2006 my heart is filled with adoration. Your love for Jesus is evident.
Steve Conn
Love him love his voice puts soo much love in his songs
Ravi Kumar
There is power in His name
For the stone was rolled away
Mountains bow down before
Jesus Christ, our risen Lord
Jesus Christ, our risen Lord
Mighty Savior, lifted high
King forever, Jesus Christ
Crowned in glory, raised to life
The same power lives in us
We will rise, stand and sing
Of our great and matchless King
Seated high on the throne
You shall reign forevermore
You shall reign forevermore
Mighty Savior, lifted high
King forever, Jesus Christ
Crowned in glory, raised to life
The same power lives in us
The grave could not contain
The power of His name
Death, You overcame
Once and for all
The grave could not contain
The power of His name
Death, You overcame
Once and for all
The grave could not contain
The power of His name
Death, You overcame
Once and for all
The grave could not contain
The power of His name
Death, You overcame
Once and for all
Mighty Savior, lifted high
King forever, Jesus Christ
Crowned in glory, raised to life
The same power lives in us
The same power lives in us
Emmanuel Padmore
may God bless Michael w Smith, and all the listeners. Amen
eva carvalho
E tudo de bom ti ouvir irmão Deus abençoe,um anjo 👼 do Senhor 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻💜
Emma Chideu
Your humbleness touches my soul every time I listen to your music I feel the presence of God may God continue using you words are not enough I love you
Emma Chideu
Your humbleness touches my soul every time I listen to your music I feel the presence of God may God continue using you words are not enough I love you