Covenant Worship - How Awesome Lyrics
Lyrics
In my wandering
Still Your love pursues me
Heaven's mystery
How You gave Your life
To set me free, O
God You do all things well
How awesome is our God
Patient and strong
How perfect is Your love for us
How powerful Your name
Greater than all
The One that came to save
Reigns victorious
So miraculous
Are the works of Your hand
It's so marvelous
How You know the end
From the beginning, O
God You do all things well
Nothing can shake us
God You are able
We have this promise
You're always faithful
The power of darkness
Holds us no longer
Nothing can stop us
God You are stronger
Video
How Great (Lyric Video) - Covenant Worship [ Official ]
Meaning & Inspiration
Covenant Worship's "How Awesome," released around the same period as their compelling works like the "How Great" lyric video in early 2016, stands as a profound declaration of divine majesty and unwavering faithfulness. This song emerges from a vibrant tradition of modern worship, offering a lyrical journey designed to uplift and anchor the human spirit in the immutable character of God. It's not just a tune; it's a theological reflection, a personal testimony, and a communal anthem wrapped into one powerful expression of devotion.
The heart of "How Awesome" begins with a deeply relatable confession of human frailty and God's relentless pursuit. The opening lines speak to the experience of personal "wandering," a testament to our inherent tendency to stray, yet immediately juxtapose this with the comforting truth that God's "love pursues me" still. This echoes the shepherd's diligent search for the lost sheep (Luke 15:4-7) and the promise of goodness and mercy following us all the days of our lives (Psalm 23:6). From this personal vulnerability, the song ascends to ponder "Heaven's mystery," contemplating the incomprehensible act of God giving His life to set humanity free. This pivotal theme of Christ's sacrifice—the ultimate demonstration of love—is central to Christian understanding, fulfilling prophecies and offering redemption (John 3:16, Romans 5:8, Galatians 5:1). It's a miracle of grace, making a way where there was none, and securing our liberty from sin's bondage.
The core message of the song centers on the overarching declaration that "God You do all things well," an affirmation of divine perfection and wisdom. This foundational truth permeates every aspect of existence, from creation to redemption, signifying God's flawless execution of His divine plan (Mark 7:37, Romans 8:28). The lyrics then cascade into a celebratory litany of His attributes: "How awesome is our God," resonating with scriptures that declare the Lord’s greatness and worthiness of praise (Psalm 145:3, Psalm 99:3). His character is painted as "Patient and strong," a beautiful paradox of enduring grace and immense power. His patience endures through our failures (2 Peter 3:9), while His strength remains an unshakable refuge (Psalm 46:1, Isaiah 40:29). The song further exalts the "perfect is Your love for us," a love that is unconditional, unchanging, and boundless (1 John 4:8, Romans 8:38-39). The declaration of "How powerful Your name" points to the authority and might inherent in the very identity of God, a name above all names (Philippians 2:9-10). He is proclaimed "Greater than all," underscoring His sovereignty over every created thing and circumstance (Colossians 1:17, Daniel 4:35). The song culminates this section by honoring "The One that came to save, Reigns victorious," explicitly pointing to Jesus Christ, whose redemptive work secured eternal victory over sin and death, and who now rules eternally (Hebrews 7:25, Revelation 19:16).
Moving beyond His character, the song marvels at God's active involvement in the world, recognizing the "miraculous are the works of Your hand." This draws our attention to the wonders of creation and divine intervention throughout history, testifying to His creative power and ongoing presence (Psalm 19:1, Exodus 15:11). Perhaps most profoundly, it highlights His omniscience with the stunning realization of "How You know the end from the beginning." This profound insight into God's complete knowledge of time and destiny provides immense comfort and assurance, reminding us that nothing is outside of His sovereign plan (Isaiah 46:10, Acts 15:18). This foreknowledge reinforces the trust that God's unfolding purposes are always good and perfect.
The song concludes with an inspiring call to confidence and triumph, building on the security found in God's attributes. "Nothing can shake us, God You are able" is a powerful affirmation of stability in the face of life's uncertainties, leaning on His limitless capability (Psalm 62:6, Ephesians 3:20). This resolve is rooted in the "promise, You're always faithful," resting on God's unchanging nature and covenant (Deuteronomy 7:9, 2 Timothy 2:13). The lyrics then declare liberation, proclaiming that "The power of darkness, Holds us no longer," a bold assertion of freedom achieved through Christ's victory over the forces of evil (Colossians 1:13, 1 John 4:4). This leads to the ultimate statement of unwavering faith: "Nothing can stop us, God You are stronger." This isn't a boast of human strength, but a humble recognition that with God as our ally, we are more than conquerors, equipped to face any challenge through His superior power (Romans 8:31, Philippians 4:13). "How Awesome" is a deeply enriching worship experience, inviting all who engage with it to stand in awe of God’s magnificent character and find profound peace in His unyielding strength and love.