Lyrics
I hear the sound of many waters
Thundering now
A song of hope from sons and daughters
Crying out
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
For the Lord Almighty reigns
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
For the Lord Almighty reigns
I hear the sound of many nations
Thundering now
A song of hope and celebration
Crying out
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
For the Lord Almighty reigns
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
For the Lord Almighty reigns
To the King most holy
To the Lamb so worthy
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
For the Lord Almighty reigns
Can you hear the sound?
The sound of the Lion gathering His people
Can you hear the sound? (Sound)
The sound of the nations worshiping together
Can you hear the sound? (Sound)
The sound of the Lion gathering His people
Can you hear the sound? (Sound)
The sound of the nations worshiping together
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
For the Lord Almighty reigns
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
For the Lord Almighty reigns
To the King most holy
To the Lamb so worthy
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
For the Lord Almighty reigns
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Many Waters” presents collective praise as a rising sound shared across generations and nations. The repeated cry of “Hallelujah” centers the song on God’s reign, while the references to the holy King and worthy Lamb join majesty with redemption. Its images move from sons and daughters singing in hope to nations worshiping together, giving the lyric a broad vision of gathered faith rather than an individual testimony.
The language closely echoes Revelation’s scenes of a vast multitude and the sound of many waters praising God. The declaration that the Lord Almighty reigns especially recalls Revelation 19:6, and the worthy Lamb points toward the worship described in Revelation 5. By returning again and again to the same confession, the song emphasizes unity, reverence, and confidence in God’s sovereign rule. The Lion gathering his people adds another biblical image of Christ’s authority and the worldwide assembly of worshipers.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 19:6 A great multitude praises the Lord God Almighty who reigns.
- Revelation 5:9-12 The worthy Lamb is praised for his redeeming work.