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Velicaya_te_i_exalt_thee [Real 2026]

: While written in the mid-70s, it gained international fame after being recorded by trumpeter and singer Phil Driscoll on his 1983 album of the same name. Significance and Usage

: The song is a declaration of God's supremacy and a personal act of surrender, focusing on glorifying God for who He is rather than just for His gifts. velicaya_te_i_exalt_thee

: A modern live version featuring Chris Quilala . : While written in the mid-70s, it gained

"Velicaya Te" (often transliterated as ) is the Russian translation of the popular contemporary hymn "I Exalt Thee" . Origin and History : While written in the mid-70s

: 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".