Don Moen - Glorify Thy Name / Awesome God Lyrics
Released: 07 Nov 2025
Lyrics
[Glorify Thy Name]
Father, we love You
We worship and adore You
Glorify Thy name in all the earth
Glorify Thy name
We glorify Thy name
Glorify Thy name in all the earth
Jesus, we love You
We worship and adore You
Glorify Thy name in all the earth
We glorify Thy name
Glorify Thy name
We glorify Thy name in all the earth
We glorify
Glorify Thy name in all the earth
We glorify Thy name, Jesus
Glorify Thy name in all the earth
We glorify You, Lord
We glorify Thy name in all the earth
We lift You high, Jesus
The glory, honor to Your name alone
[Awesome God]
And our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
Video
Glorify Thy Name | Jeremy Riddle | Jesus Image
Meaning & Inspiration
"Glorify Thy Name / Awesome God" by Don Moen, featured on the album "Shout To The Lord: 80s & 90s Praise and Worship, Vol. 2," was released on November 7, 2025. This powerful medley brings together two iconic worship declarations, creating a seamless experience of adoration and affirmation that has resonated deeply within the Christian community for decades. While "Glorify Thy Name" is an ancient, fundamental expression of devotion often attributed to public domain or early worship leaders, and "Awesome God" was famously penned by Rich Mullins, Don Moen’s rendition masterfully unites these distinct pieces into a singular, unified act of worship. The blend beautifully captures the essence of Christian faith: a heartfelt cry of love for the Divine coupled with a bold proclamation of His sovereign attributes, moving from personal intimacy to communal declaration.
The first segment, "Glorify Thy Name," establishes an immediate and profound connection, opening with the simple yet powerful declaration, "Father, we love You / We worship and adore You." This isn't merely a formal address; it’s an intimate expression of filial affection and profound reverence, a direct echo of Christ's teaching to address God as "Father." The recurring petition, "Glorify Thy name in all the earth," is a prayer that God's inherent majesty and perfect character would be revealed and acknowledged universally, aligning with biblical passages such as Numbers 14:21, which states that "as surely as I live, and as surely as the glory of the Lord fills the whole earth," or Habakkuk 2:14, proclaiming that "the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the Lord as the waters cover the sea." The shift to "Jesus, we love You" extends this same deep devotion to the Son, acknowledging His co-equality and role in salvation, fulfilling the prophecy in Philippians 2:9-11 where "at the name of Jesus every knee should bow... and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." The culmination, "We lift You high, Jesus / The glory, honor to Your name alone," serves as a powerful statement of exclusivity, affirming that all praise and honor belong solely to Him, a truth consistently championed throughout Scripture, as seen in 1 Chronicles 29:11, where David declares, "Yours, O Lord, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty, for all that is in the heavens and in the earth is Yours."
Transitioning into "Awesome God," the song shifts from intimate adoration to a resounding, communal declaration of God's nature. The repeated refrain, "Our God is an awesome God," uses the term "awesome" in its truest biblical sense, conveying a sense of profound wonder, reverence, and even fear in the face of divine power and majesty, not merely casual admiration. This foundational statement is immediately supported by core attributes: "He reigns from heaven above," underscoring His unchallenged sovereignty and supreme authority over all creation, as highlighted in Psalm 103:19: "The Lord has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all." The subsequent description, "With wisdom, power, and love," succinctly encapsulates the multifaceted character of God. His wisdom is limitless and beyond human comprehension (Romans 11:33), His power is absolute and capable of anything (Jeremiah 32:17), and His love is the very essence of His being and the foundation of His relationship with humanity (1 John 4:8, John 3:16). These three attributes portray a God who is not only mighty and in control but also benevolent and deeply concerned for His creation.
The synergy between "Glorify Thy Name" and "Awesome God" is what truly elevates this medley. The initial segment expresses a deep, yearning desire for God's glory to be seen and known, born out of personal love and worship. The second part then declares *why* He is glorious, detailing the inherent attributes—His awesomeness, reign, wisdom, power, and love—that inspire such devotion. It’s a natural progression from heartfelt praise to a confident, unwavering proclamation of truth. This combination invites worshipers to engage both their deepest affections and their intellectual understanding of God's character. The simplicity of the language in both songs makes the profound theological truths accessible, fostering a deep spiritual connection and encouraging individuals to internalize these truths and declare them with conviction. The medley stands as a timeless anthem, unifying believers in a collective expression of love, reverence, and unwavering faith in the glorious and awesome God.