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Lift Those Hands
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Aug 20, 2026 updated
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Marvin Sapp's 'Lift Those Hands' is an upbeat gospel worship song that encourages believers to physically express their praise to God. The lyrics repeatedly call listeners to lift their hands and clap because God is worthy and great. The song references the biblical idea that humans are made a little lower than angels and are saved to give glory to God's name. It emphasizes that worship is a natural response to God's majesty and that praising Him openly is a sign of not being ashamed. The repeated hallelujahs and vamps create a celebratory atmosphere, inviting everyone to join in praise.
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[Verse 1:]
Lift those hands, 'cause He's worthy.
Lift those hands, 'cause He's great.
We were made to give You worship,
lift those hands and praise the Lord today.
[Verse 2:]
Clap those hands, 'cause He's worthy.
Clap those hands, 'cause He's great.
We were made to give You worship,
clap those hands and praise the Lord today.
[Chorus:]
For He made us a little lower than the angels,
and He saved us to give majesty
and glory to His name.
If you're not ashamed, come on Zion,
lift those hands and praise the Lord today.
[Bridge:]
Hallelujah in His presence.
Hallelujah is the highest praise.
Worship Him for He desires,
hallelujah, praise the Lord today.
[Vamp 1:]
Lift those hands,
lift those hands,
lift those hands,
if you're not ashamed to praise Him.
[Vamp 2:]
Clap those hands,
clap those hands,
clap those hands,
if you know He's strong and mighty.
[Vamp 3:]
Hallelujah,
hallelujah,
hallelujah,
give His name the highest praise.
[Vamp 4:]
Lift those hands,
clap those hands,
lift those hands,
if you're not ashamed to praise Him.
[Ending:]
Come on and lift those hands.