Listen to this wonderful live worship performance from Paul Baloche of the song ‘Above All.’
“Above all powers, above all kings, above all nature and all created things
Above all wisdom and all the ways of man, You were here before the world began
Above all kingdoms, above all thrones, above all wonders the world has ever known
Above all wealth and treasures of the earth, there's no way to measure what You're worth”
What an amazing song that honors and praises God for all He has done for us. ‘Above All’ was co-written by Paul Baloche and Lenny LeBlanc in 1995. And Lenny shared why he believes the song has connected with so many Christians over the years.
“I think because it's such a beautiful picture of how a God that is above everything would become like a rose trampled on the ground, take the fall and think of us… above all," Lenny LeBlanc said.
A popular version of this song was covered by Michael W. Smith and recorded on his live album titled Worship. The singer-songwriter also performed it during U.S. President George W. Bush's 2001 inaugural prayer service. He recalled coming across the song and knowing that it was the right one to sing at the event.
“I knew the whole thing was going to be somewhat traditional. I was just trying to find something that leaned a little bit contemporary, but I couldn't find anything,” said Michael W. Smith. “So I started going through all these worship CDs I get in the mail. And then on the third CD I listened to, I ran across 'Above All.' I had never heard it. And I'll never forget going, 'That's what I'm singing in Washington.'"
And when Paul Baloche heard about this story, he was so surprised. "I'm humbled and blown away that a simple prayer of worship, started at my little piano, found its way to the President of the United States,” said Paul. “The possibility that this song could be an encouragement to him is such an honor."
We hope that you enjoyed listening to this worship performance from Paul Baloche of the song ‘Above All’ today!