Gaither Vocal Band - Glorious Impossible Lyrics
Lyrics
See the Virgin is delivered
In a cold and crowded stall
Mirror of the Father’s glory
Lies beside her in the straw
He is Mercy’s incarnation
Marvel at this miracle!
For the Virgin gently holds
The Glorious Impossible
Love has come to walk on water
Turn the water into wine
Touch the leper, bless the children
Love both human and divine
Praise the wisdom of the Father
Who has spoken through His Son
Speaking still, He calls us to
The Glorious Impossible
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Glorious Impossible
He was bruised for our transgressions
And He bears eternal scars
He was raised for our salvation
And His righteousness is ours
Praise, oh praise Him, praise the glory
Of this lavish grace so full
Lift your souls now and receive the
Glorious Impossible!
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Glorious Impossible
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Glorious Impossible
Glorious Impossible
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Gaither Vocal Band - The Glorious Impossible [Live]
Meaning & Inspiration
The Gaither Vocal Band's "Glorious Impossible," from their 2011 EP of the same name, is a powerful anthem that dives deep into the heart of Christian theology, celebrating the divine paradox that lies at the core of our faith. The song boldly confronts the seemingly contradictory nature of God's revelation, framing the birth of Jesus not just as a historical event, but as the ultimate embodiment of the "Glorious Impossible." From its opening lines, which paint a vivid picture of the Virgin Mary delivering her divine child in humble surroundings, the lyrics immediately establish a profound theological concept. This isn't merely a story of birth; it's the "Mirror of the Father’s glory" entering the world, a concept that echoes John 1:14: "The Word became flesh and dwelt among us." The miraculous nature of this event is further underscored by referencing Jesus’ miraculous deeds, such as walking on water and turning water into wine, acts that challenge natural laws and point to His divine authority, as seen in accounts like John 2:1-11 and Matthew 14:22-33.
The central theme of "Glorious Impossible" revolves around God's ability to transcend human understanding and limitation. The lyrics emphasize that Jesus, the incarnate Mercy, is the tangible manifestation of this impossibility. He is the divine love that touches both the human and the divine, fulfilling the prophecies of a Messiah who would bridge the gap between God and humanity. The song powerfully connects this to the atonement, reminding us that He was "bruised for our transgressions" and "raised for our salvation," a direct reference to Isaiah 53:5: "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." This profound sacrifice, and the subsequent gift of His righteousness to believers, as stated in 2 Corinthians 5:21 ("For he hath made him to be sin for us who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him."), is presented as the ultimate expression of God's "lavish grace." The repeated "Hallelujah" throughout the song serves as an exultant acclamation, a communal cry of praise for the incomprehensible magnitude of God's plan and the unmerited favor it bestows. The song’s message is a call to embrace the fullness of God’s grace, to lift our souls and receive the very essence of this "Glorious Impossible" – the reality of a Savior who embodies both the divine and the human, who conquers sin and death, and offers eternal life to all who believe. It is a profound meditation on the salvific work of Christ, highlighting that true salvation is found not in human capability, but in divine intervention, a truth that continues to inspire and empower listeners.