Raised Me Up

It's a musical kind of Sunday. Let's do another song, shall we?

I discovered Aaron Keyes while I was skyping my friend Courtney and she was giving me ideas for tunes for the airplane trek to Dakar, and by giving me ideas I mean she was skyping me albums. Dwell by Aaron Keyes was one of them and it is good indeed. The title track, Sovereign Over Us, and Song of Moses were instant favorites in my book. Raised Me Up was noted by me only a few weeks ago, but it's been making its way into my brain, out of my mouth, and onto the pages of my journal consistently since then. I love it because it's a really clear depiction of our need for God and His ability and willingness to satisfy that need. Keyes' lyrics are always saturated with scripture and truth in general.

You raised me up from the wreckage
Pulled me from the sea
Took me from the hand of the enemy

You have delivered me
'Cause You delight in me
You are my rock, my only security
You come and light my way
When I call Your name
x2

You raised me up from the wreckage
Pulled me from the sea

Took me from the hand of the enemy 

x2

You set the earth's foundation
Call the stars by name
Shield me with salvation
Stole my heart away
You stole my heart away

You raised me up from the wreckage

Pulled me from the sea

Took me from the hand of the enemy 

x2

Where else could we go 

We come alive in You 

We believe and know You are the Holy One
x2

You have delivered me 

'Cause You delight in me 

You delight in me

You raised me up from the wreckage

Pulled me from the sea

Took me from the hand of the enemy 

x4


He brought me out into a broad place;
    he rescued me, because he delighted in me. Psalm 18:19 

He drew me up from the pit of destruction,
    out of the miry bog,
and set my feet upon a rock,
    making my steps secure. Psalm 40:2

For great is your steadfast love toward me;
    you have delivered my soul from the depths of Sheol Psalm 86:13

He has redeemed my soul from going down into the pit, and my life shall look upon the light. Job 33:28
Of old you laid the foundation of the earth,
    and the heavens are the work of your hands. Psalm 102:25 (quoted in Hebrews 1:10) 

He determines the number of the stars; he gives to all of them their names. Psalm 147:4

Do you know the ordinances of the heavens? Can you establish their rule on the earth? Job 38:33 (God questioning Job) 

Lift up your eyes on high and see: who created these? He who brings out their host by number, calling them all by name, by the greatness of his might, and because he is strong in power not one is missing. Isaiah 40:26 

A lot verses. See what I mean?