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The lyrics to\"Exalted\" were written by Matt Bassford in 1999. In this conversation we discuss what motivated the writing of the hymn and the scripture references behind the words.


Exalted


Known before the world;

Seen in future days;

Glimpsed by righteous men:

Son of God. 

Sent as David’s heir;

Named an ageless King;

Granted all the earth:

Exalted.


Seen with blinded eyes; 

Heard by heedless ears;

Met with wicked hearts:

Son of God. 

Worshiped with contempt;

Crowned with blood and thorns;

Throned upon a cross:

Exalted.


Scorned by those who watched;

Mocked by all the wise;

Loved within belief: (loved only by believers)

Son of God. 

Born to take my death;

Slain to give me life:

Jesus, Son of God.

Exalted! Exalted!


A special thanks to Sumphonia for the recording of Exalted!


For resources from Sumphonia:


All Scripture quotations are from the English Standard Version (ESV).


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