Gateway Worship - How Glorious Lyrics
Lyrics
[VERSE 1]
The beauty of His holiness
Brighter than the purest light
The wonder of His faithfulness
Reaching down through all of time
The splendor of His mighty throne
The power that is His alone
[CHORUS]
How glorious, great and glorious
How glorious is our God, our God
Victorious sovereign over us
How glorious is our God, our God
[VERSE 2 ]
The mystery of His righteousness
Jesus Christ who knew no sin
The anthem of His worthiness
Sung by angels and by men
The splendor of His mighty throne
The power that is His alone
[BRIDGE ]
The King of awesome majesty
The One who reigns eternally
Forevermore creation sings
How glorious, how glorious
Video
How Glorious | Live | Gateway Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
"How Glorious," a powerful anthem from Gateway Worship's 2018 release *Acoustic Sessions, Vol. 1*, dives deep into the adoration of God, painting a vivid picture of His unparalleled majesty and unchanging character. The song is a vibrant proclamation, moving beyond mere description to express a profound and worshipful response to who God is. Its narrative thread is woven from the foundational truths of Scripture, celebrating the inherent beauty of His holiness, a concept echoed in verses like 1 Chronicles 16:29 which calls for the splendor of His name to be ascribed. The lyrics speak of a faithfulness that transcends time, resonating with the promise found in Psalm 89:2: "Your love endures forever, your faithfulness you have established in the heavens." Furthermore, the imagery of His mighty throne and His sole power directly relates to passages like Revelation 4:2-3, which depicts a throne in heaven and the radiant glory of God. The chorus, a simple yet profound declaration, "How glorious, great and glorious," serves as a refrain that encapsulates the overwhelming awe inspired by God’s sovereignty. This celebration of God’s victorious nature is a direct echo of His triumph over sin and death, as declared throughout the New Testament. Verse two delves into the "mystery of His righteousness," pointing to Jesus Christ, the sinless Son of God, a truth central to Christian faith and found in passages such as 2 Corinthians 5:21. The idea of His worthiness being sung by both angels and humanity is a testament to His universal acclaim, a theme present in Revelation 5:12-13 where every creature in heaven and on earth acknowledges His worth. The bridge culminates in the eternal reign of the "King of awesome majesty," a direct reference to the everlasting kingdom of God as described in Daniel 7:14 and Luke 1:33. Ultimately, "How Glorious" is more than a song; it’s a theological statement set to music, designed to lift the listener’s gaze from the earthly to the eternal, encouraging a heart posture of reverence and unwavering praise for the God whose glory is beyond comprehension.