Velicaya_te_i_exalt_thee Apr 2026

: The definitive 1983 recording that popularized the song globally.

: A powerful choral arrangement frequently used in gospel settings.

: It has become a foundational "worship chorus" in modern church history, translated into dozens of languages and appearing in major hymnals like the Baptist Hymnal . Notable Versions : velicaya_te_i_exalt_thee

: The song was written in 1975 by Pete Sanchez Jr., a 20-year-old Bible college student.

I Exalt Thee -Chris Quilala / Jesus Culture - Jesus Culture Music : The definitive 1983 recording that popularized the

: The lyrics are drawn directly from Psalm 97:9 : "For Thou, LORD, art high above all the earth; Thou art exalted far above all gods".

: A modern live version featuring Chris Quilala . Notable Versions : : The song was written

"Velicaya Te" (often transliterated as ) is the Russian translation of the popular contemporary hymn "I Exalt Thee" . Origin and History