Sovereign Over Us – English Lyrics

• By: Aaron Keyes
• Album: In The Living Room

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music can be a powerful experience, and 'Sovereign Over Us' offers a unique opportunity to delve into the language of faith and hope. The song's lyrics are rich with biblical allusions and expressions of trust, providing a meaningful context for language learners to explore themes of comfort and perseverance. Its clear and heartfelt delivery makes it an accessible and moving piece for those looking to connect with the song's message on a deeper level.

[English]

There is strength within the sorrow

There is beauty in our tears

You meet us in our mourning

With a love that casts out fear

You are working in our waiting

Sanctifying us

When beyond our understanding

You're teaching us to trust

Your plans are still to prosper

You have not forgotten us

You're with us in the fire and the flood

Faithful forever, perfect in love

You are sovereign over us

You are wisdom unimagined

Who could understand your ways

Reigning high above the heavens

Reaching down in endless grace

You're the Lifter of the lowly

Compassionate and kind

You surround and You uphold me

And your promises are my delight

Your plans are still to prosper

You have not forgotten us

You're with us in the fire and the flood

Faithful forever, perfect in love

You are sovereign over us

Even what the enemy means for evil

You turn it for our good

You turn it for our good and for Your glory

Even in the valley You are faithful

You're working for our good

You're working for our good and for Your glory

Even what the enemy means for evil

You turn it for our good

You turn it for our good and for Your glory

Even in the valley You are faithful

You're working for our good

You're working for our good and for Your glory

Your plans are still to prosper

You have not forgotten us

You're with us in the fire and the flood

Faithful forever, perfect in love

You are sovereign over us

Faithful forever, perfect in love

You are sovereign over us

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
strength /strɛŋθ/ B2	noun - the quality or state of being strong
beauty /ˈbjuːti/ B1	noun - the quality of being pleasing or attractive
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of deep affection verb - to feel deep romantic or affectionate attachment
fire /faɪər/ A2	noun - a process of combustion that produces heat and light
flood /flʌd/ B2	noun - an overflowing of water onto land
faithful /ˈfeɪθfl/ B2	adjective - remaining loyal and steadfast
sacred /ˈseɪkrɪd/ B2	adjective - regarded with reverence and respect
wisdom /ˈwɪzdəm/ C1	noun - the ability to make sound decisions based on knowledge and experience
reigning /ˈreɪnɪŋ/ C2	verb (present participle) - holding royal office; ruling
grace /ɡreɪs/ B2	noun - elegance or beauty of form, manner, motion
promises /ˈprɑːmɪsɪz/ A2	noun - pledges to do or refrain from doing something
glory /ˈɡlɔːri/ B2	noun - praise, honor, or fame achieved by notable accomplishments
valley /ˈvæli/ B1	noun - a low area of land between hills or mountains
glorify /ˈɡlɔːrɪfaɪ/ C1	verb - to praise or honor something highly, especially publicly

Key Grammar Structures

• There is strength within the sorrow

  ➔ Existential 'there is/are' to indicate the presence or existence of something.

  ➔ It introduces the existence of 'strength' in the context of sorrow.

• You meet us in our mourning

  ➔ Present tense verb 'meet' indicating an action happening now or habitually.

  ➔ The verb 'meet' describes the act of encountering or experiencing someone or something.

• Your plans are still to prosper

  ➔ Use of the adjective 'still' to indicate continuity or persistence.

  ➔ It emphasizes that the plans have not changed and are ongoing.

• You have not forgotten us

  ➔ Present perfect tense expressing an action not completed in the past up to now.

  ➔ It indicates that the act of forgetting has not happened; God's remembrance remains.

• You're the Lifter of the lowly

  ➔ Superlative form 'the Lifter' as a metaphor, indicating the highest role.

  ➔ It metaphorically describes God as the one who elevates and cares for the humble.

• Your plans are still to prosper

  ➔ Use of the infinitive 'to prosper' after 'your plans are still' to indicate purpose or intention.

  ➔ It shows the purpose of the plans is still to achieve success or growth.