Shout Unto God
United Lyrics


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'Cause the enemy has been defeated
And death couldn't hold You down
Gonna lift our voice in victory
Gonna make Your praises loud

The enemy has been defeated
Death couldn't hold You down
Gonna lift our voice in victory
Gonna make Your praises loud

The enemy has been defeated
Death couldn't hold You down
We're gonna lift our voice in victory
We're gonna make Your praises loud

'Cause the enemy has been defeated
Death couldn't hold You down
Gonna lift our voice in victory
We're gonna make Your praises loud

'Cause the enemy has been defeated
Death couldn't hold You down
Gonna lift our voice in victory
Gonna make Your praises loud

'Cause the enemy has been defeated
Death couldn't hold You down
Gonna lift our voice in victory
Gonna make Your praises loud

Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
Shout unto God with a voice of praise
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
We lift Your name up, we lift Your name up

Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
Shout unto God with a voice of praise
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
We lift Your name up, we lift Your name up

Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
Shout unto God with a voice of praise
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
We lift Your name up, we lift Your name up

Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
Shout unto God with a voice of praise




Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
We lift Your name up, we lift Your name up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of United's 'Shout Unto God' are a declaration of victory over the enemy of darkness and death, and an invitation to lift our voices in praise to God. This is evident by the repeated line "Cause the enemy has been defeated, Death couldn't hold You down." This refers to the victory that Jesus achieved by rising from the dead after being crucified, which is the foundation of the Christian faith. The song encourages believers to join together in raising their voices in triumph and praise for this victory, which is why the repeated lines say "Gonna lift our voice in victory, gonna make Your praises loud."


The chorus of the song emphasizes the call to shout unto God with voices of triumph and praise. By doing so, we acknowledge His sovereignty and declare His goodness in overcoming the enemy. The chorus repeats this message four times, with the line "We lift Your name up" as a reminder that the purpose of our worship is to honor Him.


In summary, 'Shout Unto God' is a lively and enthusiastic song that celebrates the victory of Jesus over death and the power of God to defeat the enemy. It urges believers to join in this celebration by lifting their voices in praise and exaltation of God.


Line by Line Meaning

Cause the enemy has been defeated
We are celebrating because our enemy has been defeated


And death couldn't hold You down
Even death couldn't keep You down


Gonna lift our voice in victory
We will raise our voices in triumph


Gonna make Your praises loud
We will make Your praises heard and recognized


Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
We will shout to God with a victorious voice


Shout unto God with a voice of praise
We will shout to God with a joyful, praising voice


We lift Your name up, we lift Your name up
We exalt and praise Your name above all else




Lyrics ยฉ CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP
Written by: JOEL HOUSTON, MARTY SAMPSON

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@JzonTV

The enemy has been defeated
And death couldn't hold You down
We're gonna lift our voice in victory
We're gonna make Your praises loud

Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
Shout unto God with a voice of praise
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
We lift Your name up
We lift Your name up



@elianemartiliano4726

Traduรงรฃo do Portuguรชs

O Inimigo foi derrotado
a morte nรฃo pรดde vencer
levantamos nossas
vozes em vitรณria
e declaramos
todo o seu poder

Exalte a Deus
com brados de vitรณria
Exalte a Deus
com brados de louvor
Exalte a Deus
com brados de vitรณria

Nรณs te exaltamos
Nรณs te exaltamos



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@dkanrjskdkanrjskenqjs

This version is the best....

@simonealbuquerque6064

Sure !

@thembatalksmind7149

Thank you been looking for the Best One.

@saraavaladao

One of my favs United's songs.
I've been listening to your songs since the album 'Till the ends of the earth'

@elliotcutie3636

Hey dear

@joannbyrd6324

We walk in victory here right into eternity. We sing it out loud,We live it here out loud. No Weapon Formed Shall Against Us Shall Prosper In Jesus name Amen.

@XxOswinxX

Joel + Marty ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ™Œ amazing!!

@nataliasolakian6717

This takes me back to youth group worship on Wednesday nights at the Church on the Way

@JzonTV

The enemy has been defeated
And death couldn't hold You down
We're gonna lift our voice in victory
We're gonna make Your praises loud

Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
Shout unto God with a voice of praise
Shout unto God with a voice of triumph
We lift Your name up
We lift Your name up

@debbyeunice154

From Guatemala!

This song touches my heart greatly ๐Ÿ˜ญโค๐Ÿ˜ญโค๐Ÿ˜ญ

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