Highlands (Song of Ascent)
KEY G
BPM 92.5
TIME SIG 4/4
Song Structure
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Intro
Verse 1
O how high would I climb
mountains
If the mountains were where
You hide
O how far I'd scale the valleys
If You graced the other side
mountains
If the mountains were where
You hide
O how far I'd scale the valleys
If You graced the other side
Verse 2
O how long have I chased rivers
From lowly seas to where they
rise
Against the rush of grace
descending
From the source of its supply
From lowly seas to where they
rise
Against the rush of grace
descending
From the source of its supply
Pre-Chorus 1
'Cause in the highlands and
the heartache
You're neither more or less
inclined
I would search and stop at
nothing
You're just not that hard
to find
the heartache
You're neither more or less
inclined
I would search and stop at
nothing
You're just not that hard
to find
Chorus
I will praise You on the
mountain
And I will praise You when
the mountain's in my way
You're the summit where my
feet are
So I will praise You in the
valleys all the same
No less God within the shadows
No less faithful when the
night leads me astray
You're the heaven where my
heart is
In the highlands and the
heartache all the same
mountain
And I will praise You when
the mountain's in my way
You're the summit where my
feet are
So I will praise You in the
valleys all the same
No less God within the shadows
No less faithful when the
night leads me astray
You're the heaven where my
heart is
In the highlands and the
heartache all the same
Verse 3
O how far beneath Your glory
Does Your kindness extend the
path
From where Your feet rest on
the sunrise
To where You sweep the sinner's
past
Does Your kindness extend the
path
From where Your feet rest on
the sunrise
To where You sweep the sinner's
past
Verse 4
O how fast would You come
running
If just to shadow me through
the night
Trace my steps through all
my failure
And walk me out the other side
running
If just to shadow me through
the night
Trace my steps through all
my failure
And walk me out the other side
Pre-Chorus 2
For who could dare ascend that
mountain
That valleyed hill called Calvary
But for the One I call Good
Shepherd
Who like a lamb was slain for me
mountain
That valleyed hill called Calvary
But for the One I call Good
Shepherd
Who like a lamb was slain for me
Bridge
Whatever I walk through
Wherever I am
Your name can move mountains
wherever I stand
And if ever I walk through the
valley of death
I'll sing through the shadows my
song of ascent
Wherever I am
Your name can move mountains
wherever I stand
And if ever I walk through the
valley of death
I'll sing through the shadows my
song of ascent
Interlude 2
My song of ascent
Oo-oh, whoa-oh
Oo-oh, whoa-oh
Pre-Chorus 3
From the gravest of all valleys
Come the pastures we call grace
A mighty river flowing upwards
From a deep but empty grave
Come the pastures we call grace
A mighty river flowing upwards
From a deep but empty grave
Highlands (Song of Ascent) - In the Bible [Verses & Devotional]
The song “Highlands (Song of Ascent)” by Hillsong UNITED is a beautiful reminder of the power of God’s grace and love. The lyrics speak of the lengths we would go to find God, and how He is always there for us, no matter where we are. The chorus speaks of praising God in the highlands and the valleys, reminding us that God is with us in all of life’s ups and downs.
The Bible speaks of this same truth in many places. Psalm 139:7-10 says, “Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.” This passage reminds us that no matter where we go, God is always with us.
The bridge of the song speaks of God’s power to move mountains, and this is echoed in Matthew 17:20, which says, “He replied, ‘Because you have so little faith. Truly I tell you, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.’” This verse reminds us that with faith, nothing is impossible.
The song “Highlands (Song of Ascent)” is a beautiful reminder of God’s power and grace. No matter where we go, God is always with us, and with faith, nothing is impossible. May we always remember to praise God in the highlands and the valleys, and to trust in His power and love.