I want to build a house up on this mountain
Way up high where the peaceful waters flow
To quench my thirsty soul up on the mountain
I can see for miles up on this mountain
Troubles seem so small they almost disappear
Lord I love it here up on the mountain
My faith is strengthened by all that I see
You make it easy for me to believe up on the mountain
Oh, up on the mountain
I would love to live up on this mountain
And keep the pain of living life so far away
But I know I can't stay, ohh.. up on the mountain
I said I'd go Lord wherever you lead
For where you are is where I most want to be
And I can tell we're headed for the valley (yes we are)
My faith is strengthened by all that I've seen
So Lord help me remember what you've shown me
Up on the mountain
Yea..
You bring me up here on the mountain
For me to rest and learn and grow
I see the truth up on the mountain
And I carry it to the world far below
So as I go down to the valley
Knowing that you will go with me
This is my prayer Lord help me to remember what you showed me
Up on the mountain
Up on the mountain
I cherish these times up on the mountain
But I can leave this place because I know
Someday you'll take me home to live forever
Up on the mountain
"The Mountain" by Steven Curtis Chapman is a beautiful and uplifting song that speaks to the soul. It is a song that resonates with many people because it captures the desire to find a place of peace and rest in the midst of life's challenges.
The song starts with the lyrics, "I want to build a house up on this mountain, way up high where the peaceful waters flow, to quench my thirsty soul up on the mountain." These words paint a picture of longing for a place of refuge and tranquility, a place where one can find refreshment for their weary soul. It speaks to the universal desire for a sanctuary, a place to escape from the pressures and stresses of life.
As the song continues, Steven Curtis Chapman sings, "My faith is strengthened by all that I see, you make it easy for me to believe up on the mountain, oh, up on the mountain." This line speaks to the idea that being on the mountain, in a place of peace and perspective, can be a catalyst for deepening one's faith. It is in these moments of clarity and serenity that we can truly see and experience God's presence and provision.
Throughout the song, Chapman acknowledges that the mountain is not meant to be a permanent dwelling place. He sings, "I would love to live up on this mountain, and keep the pain of living life so far away, but I know I can't stay, ohh.. up on the mountain." This recognition reflects the reality that life is not always lived on the mountaintop. There are valleys to walk through, challenges to face, and trials to endure. However, the time spent on the mountain can provide strength and encouragement for the journey ahead.
The song also expresses a willingness to go wherever God leads, even if it means leaving the mountain and descending into the valley. Chapman sings, "I said I'd go Lord wherever you lead, for where you are is where I most want to be, and I can tell we're headed for the valley." This echoes the biblical truth found in Psalm 23:4, which says, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me." It is a reminder that God is with us even in the difficult times and that His presence is our greatest comfort.
In conclusion, "The Mountain" by Steven Curtis Chapman is a song that speaks to the human longing for a place of peace and rest. It reminds us that while the mountaintop experiences are precious and strengthening, life is not meant to be lived solely in those moments. We must be willing to journey through the valleys, knowing that God is with us every step of the way. So let us cherish the times on the mountain, but also embrace the journey that lies ahead, knowing that God's presence and provision will sustain us.
