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Be Lifted High
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Aug 20, 2026 updated
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Michael W. Smith's 'Be Lifted High' is a worship song about humility and surrender. The lyrics describe the struggle with sin and pride, acknowledging human weakness and the need for Jesus to be exalted in one's life. The song emphasizes falling to one's knees so that others see Christ, not the self. It also touches on gratitude for salvation, recognizing that any blessings come from God, who brought the believer from darkness to light. The overall message is a prayer for Jesus to be lifted high in every aspect of life.
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Sin and its ways grow old
All of my heart turns to stone
And I'm left with no strength to arise
How you need to be lifted high
Sin and its ways lead to pain
Left here with hurt and with shame
So no longer will I leave your side
Jesus, You be lifted high
You be lifted high
You be lifted high
You be lifted high in my life, Oh God
And I fall to my knees
So it's you that they see not I
Jesus, You be lifted high
And even now that I'm inside your hands
Help me not to grow prideful again
Don't let me forsake sacrifice
Jesus, You be lifted high
And if I'm blessed with the riches of kings
How could I ever think that it was me
For you brought me from darkness to light
Jesus, You be lifted high