Hillsong UNITED - So Will I - 100 Billion X Lyrics
Lyrics
God of creation
There at the start
Before the beginning of time
With no point of reference
You spoke to the dark
And fleshed out the wonder of light
And as You speak
A hundred billion galaxies are born
In the vapour of Your breath the planets form
If the stars were made to worship so will I
I can see Your heart in everything You’ve made
Every burning star
A signal fire of grace
If creation sings Your praises so will I
God of Your promise
You don’t speak in vain
No syllable empty or void
For once You have spoken
All nature and science
Follow the sound of Your voice
And as You speak
A hundred billion creatures catch Your breath
Evolving in pursuit of what You said
If it all reveals Your nature so will I
I can see Your heart in everything You say
Every painted sky
A canvas of Your grace
If creation still obeys You so will I
If the stars were made to worship so will I
If the mountains bow in reverence so will I
If the oceans roar Your greatness so will I
For if everything exists to lift You high so will I
If the wind goes where You send it so will I
If the rocks cry out in silence so will I
If the sum of all our praises still falls shy
Then we’ll sing again a hundred billion times
God of salvation
You chased down my heart
Through all of my failure and pride
On a hill You created
The light of the world
Abandoned in darkness to die
And as You speak
A hundred billion failures disappear
Where You lost Your life so I could find it here
If You left the grave behind You so will I
I can see Your heart in everything You’ve done
Every part designed in a work of art called love
If You gladly chose surrender so will I
I can see Your heart
Eight billion different ways
Every precious one
A child You died to save
If You gave Your life to love them so will I
Like You would again a hundred billion times
But what measure could amount to Your desire
You’re the One who never leaves the one behind
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So Will I (100 Billion X) - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong UNITED delivered a profound worship experience with their song "So Will I - 100 Billion X," released on March 23, 2018. This track immediately immerses its audience in a sweeping narrative of God's majesty, unfolding from the dawn of creation to the intimate pursuit of the human heart, culminating in a powerful declaration of personal devotion. The song is a masterful lyrical journey, meticulously crafted to guide the worshipper through the vastness of God's character and the depth of His redemptive work, prompting an echoing response of worship that mirrors the very fabric of the universe.
The song’s narrative commences by establishing God as the ultimate originator, existing before time, who with a mere command, brought light from darkness and an entire cosmos into being. This vivid portrayal calls to mind the majestic accounts of Genesis 1, where God speaks and creation obeys, and Psalm 33:6-9, which declares, "By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth... Let all the earth fear the Lord; let all the people of the world revere him. For he spoke, and it came to be; he commanded, and it stood firm." The lyrics paint a picture of "a hundred billion galaxies" forming from the "vapour of Your breath," illustrating the immense, effortless power of the Creator. This grand scale serves as the foundation for the song’s core refrain, postulating that if the universe itself exists as a testament to God's glory, then humanity's response should be nothing less than complete adoration. Seeing God’s heart in "every burning star" underscores the belief that all creation is a "signal fire of grace," designed to point back to its divine source.
Moving beyond creation's initial act, the song progresses to God’s unwavering faithfulness to His promises. It emphasizes that divine pronouncements are never empty, asserting that "no syllable empty or void" leaves creation and science in full alignment with His voice. This concept resonates deeply with Isaiah 55:10-11, which proclaims, "As the rain and the snow come down from heaven, and do not return to it without watering the earth and making it bud and flourish... so is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it." The song then broadens this principle to living organisms, noting how "a hundred billion creatures catch Your breath, evolving in pursuit of what You said," highlighting the intricate design and purpose embedded within the natural world. If all of creation, from the celestial bodies to the smallest creatures, intrinsically reveals God's nature and obeys His commands, then the individual's purpose is to likewise reflect His character and submit to His will, finding grace in the "canvas of Your grace" seen in every painted sky.
The song then transitions to the most profound expression of God's nature: salvation. It courageously traces the divine pursuit of humanity, even through "failure and pride," leading to the ultimate sacrifice on a created hill. Here, the "light of the world" was "abandoned in darkness to die," a poignant reference to Christ's crucifixion, which serves as the ultimate demonstration of God's love and humility. This narrative powerfully evokes scriptures like John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son," and Romans 5:8, "But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us." The miraculous defeat of death, where "a hundred billion failures disappear" and Christ "left the grave behind," becomes the pivotal moment for human hope and redemption. His resurrection, signifying victory over sin and death, invites a personal response: "If You left the grave behind You so will I." The song frames every divine act as a part of "a work of art called love," underscoring the intentionality and beauty of God's redemptive plan. The depth of this love is further illuminated by the recognition of "eight billion different ways" God sees humanity, valuing "every precious one" as a "child You died to save," encouraging a reciprocal surrender and self-giving love.
The recurring declaration, "So Will I," serves as the song's anchor and cumulative crescendo. It moves from a majestic cosmic declaration to a deeply personal, committed response. The universe's worship, the mountains' reverence, the oceans' roar, the wind's obedience, and the rocks' silent praise—each aspect of creation's testimony to God's greatness prompts the believer to declare a unified, personal assent. The powerful image of singing "a hundred billion times" if "the sum of all our praises still falls shy" encapsulates an unending commitment to worship, reflecting the boundless nature of God’s grace and love. This echoes the celestial worship described in Revelation 5:11-13, where countless beings eternally proclaim praise. The concluding lines, acknowledging God as "the One who never leaves the one behind" and who would choose to love "a hundred billion times" again, beautifully encapsulate the relentless, unwavering, and infinite nature of divine love. It serves as an inspiring invitation to respond to such boundless affection with an equally boundless commitment, mirroring the universe's praise and Christ's sacrifice with every fiber of one's being. "So Will I" is more than a song; it's a theological statement and a call to a life of responsive worship, profoundly rooted in the grandeur of creation and the miracle of salvation.