Song Description

"Call On The Lord" is a heartfelt, worship-centered song that calls believers to seek the presence of God with reverence, passion, and longing. The lyrics explore themes of divine glory, deliverance, and guidance, urging listeners to open their hearts and minds to God's voice and His power. With a combination of personal reflection and communal praise, the song emphasizes God's majesty, purity, and peace, alongside a call to worship and devotion. The chorus reinforces the exaltation of God's sovereignty, with declarations of His rule "on high" and His holiness. Throughout the song, there's a strong invitation to call upon God for salvation and transformation, particularly in the bridge and outro, where the singer expresses a fervent desire to live for God eternally, praising and worshiping Him forever. The imagery of fire, valleys, and mountaintops highlights the awe and passion experienced in God's presence, while the closing lines reflect a deep yearning for God to ignite a passionate, unceasing devotion. Musically, the song builds from a contemplative tone into a powerful anthem, with moments of quiet intimacy leading to a celebratory crescendo. The repeated call to "call on the Lord" serves as both an invitation and a reminder of God's readiness to answer, making this a song of both personal devotion and collective worship.

Lyrics

Call On The Lord

Verse 1
Open our eyes Lord that we may see Your glory
Open our ears that we may hear Your voice

Verse 2
Deliver us O God we call on You today
Show us the way that we may follow You

Chorus
Glory to the Lord, who lives on high.
Magnify His name, He rules from on high.

Verse 3
The earth gives Him glory, for He is King.
His name is pure and holy, for He is peace.

Verse 4
Come let us worship Him for He is the way
Call on the Lord and you shall be saved

Verse 5
I've searched through the valleys; there's none like You, Lord.
There's fire upon the mountaintop, is that You, Lord?

Chorus
Oh Lord, You answer by fire, and Your words burn with desire.
Before this body retires, set my passion, Lord, on fire.

Verse 6
I wanna sing Your praise forever,
I wanna dance for You forever.
I wanna sing to Your glory forever,
I wanna live for You forever.

Verse 7
Come let us worship Him for He is the way
Call on the Lord and you shall be saved

Chorus
Hallelujah to You, the Way, the Truth, and the Life.
Your dwelling place, Lord, is what I call home.

Glory to the Lord, who lives on high.
Magnify His name, He rules from on high.

Outro:
Call on the Lord
Call on the Lord

Copyright 2024 Richard Shekari and John Matteson
Guitar: John Matteson
Produced by Richard Shekari