The following are some possibilities from the Authorized King James Version: Though the specific passages Founds reviewed when composing the song are not certain, evidence of its biblical foundations is apparent. ) The evangelical men’s movement, Promise Keepers, founded in Colorado in 1990, began using the song in rallies in English and Spanish, giving it international exposure. (For the Maranatha! Music recording, see. Nearby, Maranatha! Music, the leading publisher and recording studio for contemporary Christian music of that time, soon picked up the song, and it spread quickly. He was serving as the musician for a large congregation in California. For him, it was simply another of the many songs he was writing at the time. Though the song’s reception at an evening Bible study was positive, Founds had no idea it would become his best-known composition. I picked up my guitar and began to sing, “Lord, I lift Your name on high.” (Terry, 2008, p. ![]() That, essentially, is the lyric of the song. He then went back to his heavenly Father, making the cycle and our salvation complete. One particular day, as I was having my devotional period, the Lord impressed on my heart that his work on our behalf was a cycle of events-Christ came from heaven to earth, gave his life on the cross for us, was buried, and three days later rose from the dead. Following his daily devotional practice, Founds read the scripture scrolling on his computer screen as he played his guitar, alternating Old and New Testament passages. He then referred to his 1980s Macintosh computer with a disc that contained the entire Bible. Upon reflection, Founds found a similar cycle in Christ’s life, death, resurrection, and ascension. The morning of the composition was conceived, Founds had read an article on the hydraulics of the water cycle-how vapor, clouds, rain, and streams form and rise again to the clouds, replenishing the earth. More than an accessible and catchy praise song, “Lord, I Lift” accomplishes something priceless: it summarizes the whole gospel, responds with adoration, then places it on the lips of uncounted millions. It hurdles denominational barriers effortlessly and is sung in every conceivable musical style. Rick Founds’s little four-chord flock-rocker has become known and loved internationally. Methodist junior-high kids settle into the song as sweetly as Baptist senior citizens. The song is as effective in a small, intimate group as a public praise outreach. Worship LeaderĬolumnist Phil Christensen and novelist Shari MacDonald give “Lord, I lift” high praise: CCLI’s Top 25 Songs recorded “Lord, I lift” as the number one song sung in American churches between 19 for seven and a half years, the only song with this distinction. 1954) has more than two hundred songs listed in CCLI’s Song Select, he is known primarily for this song composed in 1989. info under CC BY 3.Though California artist Rick Founds (b. Some scripture references/categories courtesy of Open Bible. If a verse or topic does not belong, please contact us. Topics and verses are auto-generated from user searches. Ephesians 2:8-9 - For by grace are ye saved through faith and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: (Read More.) Ephesians 4:32 - And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you. ![]() Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. (Read More.) 1 Peter 4:12 - Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: 2 Corinthians 12:9 - And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Psalms 37:3-5 - Trust in the LORD, and do good so shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed. Hebrews 13:6 - So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me. 1 John 5:4 - For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. (Read More.) Hebrews 13:8 - Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. Philippians 4:4-7 - Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Psalms 55:22 - Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Hebrews 4:16 - Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. 1 Peter 5:7 - Casting all your care upon him for he careth for you. (Read More.) Philippians 4:19 - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Proverbs 3:5-6 - Trust in the LORD with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding.
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