Lift Me Up
Supertones Lyrics
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Show me how I can serve you today
Lord, my god, in the evening
Let my song rise up to you.
I know that you are holy,
I know that I'm unclean
I know that I'm unworthy,
To call upon your name
From all the way down here.
So I say
Lift me up
From my lowly estate
Lift me up
Where I can see you clothed in majesty and light
(repeat)
If you'd saved even one man
Surely this is undeserved
But the saints by your mercy
Stand with you uncountable
Is this not amazing
Isn't your name grace
Aren't you the sovereign God of justice
Haven't we offended
Did we not crucify
Guess that we can only wonder why
So I say
Lift me up
From my lowly estate
Lift me up
Where I can see you clothed in majesty and light
The Supertones' "Lift Me Up" is a prayer that expresses the desire to serve the Lord, while acknowledging the uncleanliness of the singer. The song highlights a fear of being in His presence, given the singer's unworthiness. However, recognizing God's holiness and grace, the singer requests to be lifted up from their lowly estate so that they may witness the Majesty and Light of the Lord. The song fully acknowledges the need for salvation and redemption, and the reliance on God's forgiveness and mercy.
The emphasis on the undeserved nature of salvation is a powerful message running throughout the song. The lyrics suggest that even if the salvation of just one man was enough to warrant salvation, the abundance of grace shown by God is a testament to His incomparable mercy. The song reflects on the nature of God's sovereignty as the God of justice, and the reality that as sinners, we have offended Him. The lyrics do not shy away from acknowledging the reality of the crucifixion and our part in it. Instead, they call on listeners to embrace the wonder of God's mercy and to acknowledge the undeserved nature of salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
Lord, my god, in the morning
Asking for guidance and direction in serving God each day.
Lord, my god, in the evening
Asking for the opportunity to express gratitude and reverence towards God through music.
I know that you are holy,
Acknowledging God's purity and righteousness.
I know that I'm unclean
Realizing personal imperfections in comparison to God's perfection.
And I'm afraid to come into your presence.
Feeling intimidated by God's greatness and fearful of His judgement.
I know that I'm unworthy,
Recognizing personal unworthiness to approach God.
To call upon your name
To pray or communicate with God.
From all the way down here.
Being in a humble and low state in comparison to God.
So I say Lift me up
Requesting God's intervention to elevate personal status and awareness of Him.
From my lowly estate
Asking God to help overcome personal shortcomings and limitations.
Where I can see you clothed in majesty and light
Envisioning God's glory and majesty through elevation by Him.
If you'd saved even one man
Acknowledging God's mercy and grace towards humanity.
Surely this is undeserved
Recognizing that God's blessings and grace are not due to personal merit or entitlement.
But the saints by your mercy
Acknowledging that salvation for believers is solely by God's grace and mercy.
Stand with you uncountable
Countless believers stand with God through faith and salvation.
Is this not amazing
Wondering at God's greatness and mercy towards humanity.
Isn't your name grace
Emphasizing God's mercy and grace, as encompassed in His name.
Aren't you the sovereign God of justice
Acknowledging that God is in control and will judge with fairness.
Haven't we offended
Recognizing that humanity has sinned against God.
Did we not crucify
Alluding to Jesus' crucifixion as a representation of humanity's sin.
Guess that we can only wonder why
Pondering the mystery and complexity of God's mercy and grace towards humanity.
Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Squire, Trevor Charles Rabin
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