Casting Crowns
Nathaniel Bassey Lyrics
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Lifting hands
Bowing hearts
Is all we've come to do
Casting Crowns
Lifting hands
Bowing hearts
Casting Crowns
Lifting hands
Bowing hearts
Is all we've come to do
Casting Crowns
Lifting hands
Bowing hearts
Is all we've come to do
Adonai, Adonai, Adonai
You reign on high
We will rise, in Your name
Adonai, You reign on high
Reign on high
Eh... You reign on high
Casting Crowns
Lifting hands
Bowing hearts
Is all we've come to do
Casting Crowns
Lifting hands
Bowing hearts
Is all we've come to do
Adonai, Adonai, Adonai
You reign on high
We will rise, in Your name
Adonai, You reign on high
Adonai, Adonai, Adonai
You reign on high
We will rise, in Your name
Adonai, You reign on high
Adonai, Adonai, Adonai
You reign on high
We will rise, in Your name
Adonai, You reign on high
Adonai, Adonai, Adonai
You reign on high
We will rise, in Your name
Adonai, You reign on high
We will rise, in Your name
Adonai, You reign on high
You reign on high
Hmm... Adonai, You reign on high
We will rise, we will rise
In your name, Adonai
We will rise, as we worship
Adonai, You reign on high
We will rise
In the name of Yahweh
We will rise
Adonai, adonai, adonai
You reign on high
The lyrics to Nathaniel Bassey's "Casting Crowns" focus on the act of worship and exaltation of God. The repetition of "casting crowns, lifting hands, and bowing hearts" emphasizes the singular purpose and intention of our worship. Through these actions, we offer everything we have to God, acknowledging his sovereignty and supremacy.
The mention of "Adonai" throughout the song is a reference to one of the names of God in the Hebrew Bible, often translated as "Lord" or "Master." This reinforces the idea of God's authority over us and our willingness to submit to it.
The chorus of the song is a declaration of God's reign and our commitment to uplift him through our worship. The use of words like "rise" and "reign" convey a sense of triumph and victory, with the belief that our worship has the power to make a difference in the world.
Overall, "Casting Crowns" is a song about the power of worship and its ability to connect us with God and each other.
Line by Line Meaning
Casting Crowns
Acknowledging and praising God's greatness and glory
Lifting hands
Raising our hands in surrender and worship to God
Bowing hearts
Submitting our hearts and lives to God in humility and reverence
Is all we've come to do
Our ultimate purpose in life is to worship and honor God
Adonai, Adonai, Adonai
Calling on God's name, which means "Lord" or "Master"
You reign on high
Acknowledging God's authority and sovereignty over everything
We will rise, in Your name
We will stand and be empowered by God's strength and authority
Reign on high
A declaration of God's supremacy and power
Hmm... Adonai, You reign on high
Expressing awe and wonder at God's greatness
We will rise, we will rise
We will stand up and overcome with God's help
As we worship Adonai, You reign on high
Worshipping God leads to a revelation of His greatness and reign over all
In the name of Yahweh
Using one of God's Old Testament names, symbolizing His faithfulness and love
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