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Above All
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Jul 19, 2026 updated
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Michael W. Smith's song 'Above All' is a worship ballad that exalts Jesus Christ as supreme over all creation, powers, and human achievements. The lyrics describe Christ's preexistence before the world and His incomparable worth. The song then shifts to the crucifixion, portraying Jesus as a rose trampled on the ground, who willingly suffered rejection and death out of love for humanity. The repeated line 'You took the fall and thought of me' emphasizes personal sacrifice. The song draws on themes of Christ's humility and the depth of His love, reflecting on the paradox of the King of Kings being crucified for sinners.
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Above all powers
Above all kings
Above all nature
And all created things
Above all wisdom
And all the ways of man
You were here
Before the world began
Above all kingdoms
Above all thrones
Above all wonders
The world has ever known
Above all wealth
And treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure
What You're worth
Crucified
Laid behind a stone
You lived to die
Rejected and alone
Like a rose
Trampled on the ground
You took the fall
And thought of me
Above all
(Above all powers)
Above all powers
Above all kings
Above all nature
And all created things
Above all wisdom
And all the ways of man
You were here
Before the world began
Above all kingdoms
Above all thrones
Above all wonders
The world has ever known
Above all wealth
And treasures of the earth
There's no way to measure
What You're worth
Crucified
Laid behind a stone
You lived to die
Rejected and alone
Like a rose
Trampled on the ground
You took the fall
And thought of me
Above all
Crucified
Laid behind a stone
You lived to die
Rejected and alone
Like a rose
Trampled on the ground
You took the fall
And thought of me
Above all
Like a rose
Trampled on the ground
You took the fall
And thought of me
Above all