Lyrics
Verse 1
He has done great things
He has done great things
Arms open wide, the Lamb crucified
Worthy is He
Verse 2
He has done great things
Our God has done great things
Thorns on His brow, grace flowing down
Worthy is He
Chorus
As high as the heavens above
Great is His everlasting love
Rivers of mercy run over us
As far as the east from the west
He has removed all our sin
We are forgiven by His blood
Verse 1
He has done great things
He has done great things
Arms open wide, the Lamb crucified
Worthy is He
Verse 2
He has done great things
Our God has done great things
Thorns on His brow, grace flowing down
Worthy is He
Chorus
As high as the heavens above
Great is His everlasting love
Rivers of mercy run over us, run over us
As far as the east from the west
He has removed all our sin
We are forgiven by His blood
Interlude
Washed by mercy
Hallelujah
Friend of God
We're friend of God
I'm washed by His mercy
Father's love for us
Chorus
As high as the heavens above
Great is His everlasting love
Rivers of mercy run over us, run over us
As far as the east from the west
He has removed all our sin
We are forgiven by His blood
Outro
As far as the east from the west
He has removed all our sin
We are forgiven by His blood
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“He Has Done Great Things” by Bethel Music is a worship song that recounts the work of Christ. The verses repeat “He has done great things,” and describe arms open wide, the Lamb crucified, thorns on His brow and grace flowing down, ending each time with “Worthy is He.”
The chorus draws on the language of Psalm 103, with love as high as the heavens above and sins removed as far as the east is from the west. It adds a picture of rivers of mercy running over the singers and says, “We are forgiven by His blood.” A short interlude turns to being washed by mercy and being a friend of God.
The themes are close to Psalm 103:11-12, Ephesians 1:7 and John 15:15, on God’s steadfast love, forgiveness through Christ’s blood and being called a friend. The song is simple and meant for a congregation to repeat.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 103:11-12 As high as the heavens; as far as east is from west
- Ephesians 1:7 Redemption through His blood
- John 15:15 Jesus calls His followers friends