Who can ascend the mountain of God?
Those with clean hands
And those with pure hearts
Where there was sin
You answered with love
In mercy and kindness, You're leading us up
In mercy and kindness, You're leading us up
Show me Your glory
Show me Your glory
We can ascend
The mountain of God
We have been cleansed
And washed in the Blood
(Oh, thank You, thank You, Jesus)
Oh, hallelujah, the work of the Cross
It's finished, it's final, it's more than enough
It's finished, it's final, it's more than enough
Show me your glory
Show me your glory
Open the gates, lift up your heads
Here comes the King, welcome Him in
Show me Your glory
Oh, oh oh oh oh
Oh, show us Your glory, Jesus
Oh, oh, oh
Higher, higher from glory to glory
We will ascend
Holy, holy
We're singing in wonder holy again
Higher, higher from glory to glory
We will ascend
Holy, holy
We're singing in wonder holy again
Higher, higher from glory to glory
We will ascend
Holy, Holy
We're singing in wonder holy again
Show me Your glory
Show me Your glory
Show me Your glory
Oh, show me Your glory
Open the gates, lift up your heads
Here comes the King, welcome Him in
Show me Your glory
Higher, higher from glory to glory
We will ascend
Holy, holy
We're singing in wonder, holy again
We're singing in wonder, holy again
"Ascend" by Red Rocks Worship is a powerful and uplifting worship song that invites listeners to experience the glory and presence of God. With its dynamic melody and heartfelt lyrics, the song creates an atmosphere of worship and draws the listener into a deeper connection with God.
The inspiration behind the song stems from the biblical concept of ascending the mountain of God. The lyrics ask the question, "Who can ascend the mountain of God?" This is a reference to Psalm 24:3-4, which says, "Who may ascend the mountain of the Lord? Who may stand in his holy place? The one who has clean hands and a pure heart." The song emphasizes that those who have been cleansed by the blood of Jesus are able to ascend the mountain of God and experience His glory.
The theme of ascending and experiencing God's glory is further explored in the chorus of the song. The lyrics cry out, "Show me Your glory, show me Your glory." This echoes the prayer of Moses in Exodus 33:18, when he asked God, "Show me your glory." Moses desired to encounter the fullness of God's presence and experience His glory firsthand. Similarly, the song encourages listeners to seek and desire the glory of God, recognizing that it is through His glory that we are transformed and renewed.
The verses of the song highlight the redemptive work of Jesus on the cross. It acknowledges that through His sacrifice, we have been cleansed and washed in His blood. The lyrics proclaim, "We have been cleansed and washed in the blood. Oh, hallelujah, the work of the Cross. It's finished, it's final, it's more than enough." This is a direct reference to the biblical truth that Jesus' death and resurrection have redeemed us from sin and made a way for us to ascend into God's presence.
The bridge of the song builds upon the theme of ascending and experiencing God's glory. It declares, "Higher, higher from glory to glory, we will ascend. Holy, holy, we're singing in wonder, holy again." This echoes the words of 2 Corinthians 3:18, which says, "And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord's glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit." The song encourages listeners to continue seeking God's glory and allowing His presence to transform and renew their lives.
Overall, "Ascend" by Red Rocks Worship is a powerful and inspiring worship song that invites listeners to experience the glory and presence of God. It draws upon biblical themes of ascending the mountain of God, encountering His glory, and being transformed by His presence. Through its heartfelt lyrics and dynamic melody, the song creates an atmosphere of worship and encourages listeners to seek a deeper connection with God. As we sing along to "Ascend," may we be reminded of the redemptive work of Jesus and the invitation to ascend into the glorious presence of our God.
