Victory Worship (Feat. Isa Fabregas Cuna) – Safe

Victory Worship exists as a church-based worship band, much like Hillsong, Bethel, and Elevation Worship.  Through their home church, Victory Christian Fellowship of the Philippines, Inc, they released seven albums and three EP’s, including:

• Radical Love (2014)
• Rise Heart (2015)
• Awit ng Bayan (2017)
• For Your Purpose (EP, 2017)
• Shelter (EP, 2018)
• In Your Name (EP, 2018)
• Tribes (2019)
• Hope Has Come (2019)
• One Moment (2019)
• Tahanan (2020)

Also, check out my reviews of A Thousand Hallelujahs, For Your Purpose (Unplugged), and Tribes.

Lyrics can be found at https://genius.com/Victory-worship-safe-lyrics.

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1. What message does the song communicate?

Victory Worship proclaims the Lord’s goodness.  God is:

• Gracious
• Merciful
• Working on Victory Worship’s heart, to better them
• Spiritual guardian
• Security
• Omnipresent
• Desires to save all
• Power made perfect in Victory Worship’s shortcomings

Score: 10/10

2. How much of the lyrics line up with Scripture?

This song aligns with Scripture.

[Verse 1]

Line 1: Victory Worship is astonished at God’s undeserved favor towards them (Genesis 15:6, Exodus 33:19, Psalm 32:1-2, Romans 3:21-24, Romans 4:3-8, Romans 5:1-2, Romans 5:6-8, Romans 5:15-21, Romans 6:14, Romans 8:1-4, Romans 9:14-16, Romans 11:5-6, Galatians 2:21, Galatians 3:6, Galatians 5:4, Ephesians 1:7, Ephesians 2:4-9, 2 Thessalonians 2:16, Titus 2:11, 1 Timothy 1:15-16, and James 2:23).

Line 2: This is protection language that shows up in Ruth 2:12, Psalm 17:8, Psalm 36:7, Psalm 57:1, Psalm 61:4, Psalm 63:7, and Psalm 91:1-4.

Line 3: This describes God’s gentle process, where He helps Vertical Worship become more like Him (Romans 6:1-11, Romans 7:4-6, Galatians 2:19-20, 2 Timothy 2:11, and 1 Peter 2:24).

[Verse 2]

Lines 1 and 2: Victory Worship hear God’s still, small voice (1 Kings 19:11-12).  The first line quotes from the last part of 1 Samuel 3:10.

Line 3: That is, God (Jeremiah 29:11, Psalm 33:20, Psalm 39:7, Psalm 62:5, Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 41:10, Matthew 11:28-30, Romans 5:1-8, Romans 8:24-39, Romans 15:13, 1 Corinthians 15:54-58, and 1 Peter 1:3-6).  Also, see Verse 1, line 3.

[Chorus]

Line 1: God is Victory Worship’s spiritual defense (Ruth 2:12, 2 Samuel 22:3-4, Psalm 3:3, Psalm 5:11, Psalm 18:30, Psalm 27:1, Psalm 32:7, Psalm 34:22, Psalm 41:2, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 57:1, Psalm 59:1, Psalm 61:3, Psalm 91:1-16, Psalm 118:8, Psalm 121:7-8, Psalm 138:7, Proverbs 18:10, Proverbs 30:5, Nahum 1:7, 2 Thessalonians 3:3, and 1 John 5:18).

Line 2: In the same way that an anchor prevents its ship from being swept away from wind and waves, God is the hope that secures us when we face the unknown (Hebrews 6:19-20).

Lines 3 and 4: See line 1.

[Post-Chorus]

Lines 1 and 2: Repeats Chorus, line 4.

[Bridge]

Line 1: God exists everywhere (1 Kings 8:27, Psalm 139:7-12, Proverbs 15:3, Jeremiah 23:23-24, Colossians 1:17, and Hebrews 4:13), even if some of us are unaware of Him.

Line 2: God desires for all to be saved (Psalm 86:15, Lamentations 3:22-23, Romans 2:4, 1 Timothy 2:3-4, and 2 Peter 3:9).

Line 3: God’s strength is made perfect in Victory Worship through their weakness (2 Corinthians 12:8-10).

Line 4: Repeats Chorus, line 4.

Line 5: Repeats Chorus, line 1.

Lines 6-8: Repeats lines 2-4.

Score: 10/10

3. How would an outsider interpret the song?

Though the word “Lord” could refer to any individual with power and authority over others, most unbelievers will probably think this song is religious, if not Christian.  Despite this song’s heavy religious language, those outside Christianity will conclude the Lord is compassionate, loving, and a shield.  He wants to save people and is Victory Worship’s safe space.  He is always available.

Score: 7/10

4. What does this song glorify?

It glorifies God through Victory Worship’s list of attributes and acts, including His mercy, protection, and willingness to save us.

Score: 10/10

Closing Comments

Victory Worship’s Safe is safe.  It exemplifies God’s acts and attributes, including His lovingkindness, sheltering from spiritual attacks, and sanctification of Victory Worship’s heart, bringing glory to God.  Though unbelievers could potentially conclude it’s not Christian, the person Victory Worship describes is attractive, perhaps drawing them to learn more.

I recommend it for corporate worship.

Final Score: 9.5/10

Artist Info

Track: Safe (listen to the song)

Artist: Victory Worship (Feat. Isa Fabregas Cuna)

Album: N/A

Genre: Contemporary Christian Music (CCM)

Release Year: 2017

Duration: 4:50

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Updates:

05/12/2023 – Added a reference to 1 Samuel 3:10 in commentary on Verse 2, line 1.  Thanks to Nathan T for discovering it!