"Lord, I Lift Your Name on High" is a song by Petra. It was written and composed by Rick Founds. The song was released in 1997 as part of the band's second praise album, Petra Praise 2: We Need Jesus.
Lyrics[]
Words and music by Rick Founds
(Verse)
Lord, I lift Your name on high
Lord, I love to sing Your praises
I'm so glad You're in my life
I'm so glad You came to save us
(Chorus)
You came from heaven to earth
To show the way
From the earth to the cross
My debt to pay
From the cross to the grave
From the grave to the sky
Lord, I lift Your name on high
Repeat Verse
Repeat Chorus (x2)
Lord, I lift Your name on high...
Credits[]
- John Schlitt – Lead and background vocals
- Louie Weaver – Drums
- Lonnie Chapin – Bass guitar, vocals
- David Lichens – Guitars
- Bob Hartman – Guitars
Live version[]
In 2005, Petra played "Lord, I Lift Your Name on High" live during the recording of their last live album, Petra Farewell. However, project coordinator Jim Cooper decided along with the band to cut it from the final version. Bob Hartman said in an interview "I can't honestly remember but I think it was a time thing." However, the song was included in the album Vertical Expressions recorded by II Guys from Petra in 2007.