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You Raise Me Up

By Selah

1,963 views Jun 29, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Selah's 'You Raise Me Up' is a song of encouragement and strength found in God's presence. The lyrics describe feeling weary and burdened, but finding renewal and peace by waiting on God. The chorus speaks of being lifted above life's challenges, able to stand on mountains and walk on stormy seas. The song conveys that true strength comes from God, enabling the believer to become more than they could be on their own. It touches on the deep human longing for connection with the divine and the hope of eternity.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

When I am down and, oh my soul, so weary,

When troubles come and my heart burdened be.

Then, I am still and wait here in the silence,

Until you come and sit awhile with me.


Chorus

You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains

You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas

I am strong, when I am on your shoulders

You raise me up.. to more than I can be.


There is no life - no life without this hunger

Each restless heart beats so imperfectly

But when you come and I am filled with wonder

Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity


You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains

You raise me up, to walk on stormy seas

And I am strong, when I am on your shoulders

You raise me up.. to more than I can be

You raise me up.. to more than I can be

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