I LIFT MY HANDS (echo)
To the coming King, (echo)
To the great I AM, (echo)
To You I sing, (echo)
For You’re the One (echo)
Who reigns within my heart. (all)
And I will serve no foreign god,
Or any other treasure;
You are my heart’s desire,
Spirit without measure.
Unto Your name
I will bring my sacrifice.
Andre Kempen
Song Meaning
“I lift my hands -Foreign gods” develops Christ’s saving work through the cross, forgiveness, and new life. Its opening image—“I LIFT MY HANDS (echo) To the coming King, (echo) To the great I”—sets the direction, while the repeated lines turn the message into a personal and congregational response.
Biblical Message
The song connects closely with 1 Peter 2:24 and Colossians 2:13–15. These passages anchor its main theme in Scripture and show how God’s action invites faith, worship, obedience, and hope.
Reflection
This song is especially useful for Communion, Good Friday, Easter, or a gospel response. Consider which line most clearly names your present need, then let that line become a simple prayer and an encouragement shared with the church.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “I lift my hands -Foreign gods” about?
It focuses on Christ’s saving work through the cross, forgiveness, and new life.
Which Bible passages connect with this song?
1 Peter 2:24 and Colossians 2:13–15 offer clear biblical connections to its central message.
How can this song be used in worship?
It can support Communion, Good Friday, Easter, or a gospel response, followed by Scripture, prayer, or quiet reflection.