: While written in the mid-70s, it gained international fame after being recorded by trumpeter and singer Phil Driscoll on his 1983 album of the same name. Significance and Usage
: The lyrics are drawn directly from Psalm 97:9 : "For Thou, LORD, art high above all the earth; Thou art exalted far above all gods". velicaya_te_i_exalt_thee
: The song was written in 1975 by Pete Sanchez Jr., a 20-year-old Bible college student. : While written in the mid-70s, it gained
: A modern live version featuring Chris Quilala . : While written in the mid-70s
: The definitive 1983 recording that popularized the song globally.
: A powerful choral arrangement frequently used in gospel settings.