Ezekiel Said He Saw Him -i Call Jesus My Rock- Lyrics Info
The lyric "Ezekiel said he saw him" refers to the prophet Ezekiel’s vision of the Merkabah (Divine Chariot). While captives by the River Chebar in Babylon, Ezekiel saw a whirlwind coming from the north, a great cloud with flashing fire, and four living creatures. Connected to these creatures were wheels within wheels (Ezekiel 1:16).
The song captures the mystery of that vision. However, theologically, Ezekiel did not see God the Father in full glory, but the Kavod (weighty glory) of God. Gospel songwriters interpret this pre-incarnate appearance as a Christophany—an appearance of Christ before His birth in Bethlehem. Hence, "Ezekiel said he saw Him."
Many Christians neglect the prophetic books. This song forces the worshipper to acknowledge that the Jesus of the New Testament is the same Glory that Ezekiel and Daniel witnessed. It makes the Old Testament real.
This iconic imagery of the "wheel within a wheel" speaks to God’s sovereignty. In the vision, the wheels moved together without turning—illustrating God’s omnipresence and divine order. When we sing this, we admit that even when life seems chaotic, there is a "wheel" (God’s plan) moving perfectly.
Depending on the specific arrangement (often performed by gospel ensembles or praise teams), the lyrics vary slightly. However, the core chorus and verses revolve around this prophetic vision. Below is the most common and recognized version of the song featuring the keyword. ezekiel said he saw him -i call jesus my rock- lyrics
Verse 1: Ezekiel said he saw Him, Way up in the middle of the air. Ezekiel said he saw Him, Way up in the middle of the air. A wheel within a wheel, And the Spirit in the wheel, Ezekiel said he saw Him, Way up in the middle of the air.
Chorus: But I call Jesus my Rock. I call Jesus my Rock. He’s the Rock that never fails me, He’s the Rock that stands secure. You can call Him what you want to, But I call Jesus my Rock.
Verse 2: Daniel said he saw Him, On the judgement throne in the sky. Daniel said he saw Him, On the judgement throne in the sky. The Ancient of Days, With His robes so white, Daniel said he saw Him, On the judgement throne in the sky.
(Repeat Chorus)
Bridge (Often ad-libbed): My Rock (My Rock) My Fortress (My Fortress) My Deliverer (My Deliverer) In times of trouble… He’s a Rock in a weary land, A shelter in the time of storm.
Tag: You can call Him Jehovah Jireh, You can call Him the Prince of Peace, But I call Jesus my Rock!
Ezekiel said he saw Him
In the midst of the cloud, yeah
Daniel said he saw Him
On the Judgment Seat
John said he saw Him
In the midst of the candlesticks
But I call Jesus my Rock
I call Jesus my Rock
I call Jesus my Rock
He’s the Rock of my salvation
Other variations include verses mentioning Isaiah (“I saw the Lord high and lifted up”) and Paul (“I saw a light from heaven”). But the core remains: Their visions were true — but my relationship is real. The lyric "Ezekiel said he saw him" refers
“I saw seven golden lampstands, and in the midst of the lampstands One like the Son of Man... His head and hair were white like wool, His eyes like a flame of fire.”
John saw the risen, ascended Christ walking among His churches (the candlesticks) — inspecting, purifying, and reigning.
Each prophet saw a different facet of Jesus: Ezekiel saw His glory, Daniel saw His authority, John saw His presence among believers.
“I watched till thrones were put in place, and the Ancient of Days was seated... One like the Son of Man, coming with the clouds of heaven... to Him was given dominion and glory and a kingdom.” Ezekiel said he saw Him In the midst
Daniel saw Christ not as a suffering servant, but as the final Judge and eternal King.
