Lyrics
Verse 1
The highest heavens cannot contain
The glory of Your wonderful name
Yet, here with Your people You dwell
In Your mercy, You bow low
In Your kindness, You come close
Here with Your people You dwell
Chorus 1
Your eyes are open
Your ears are listening to us
We cry out, we cry out
Fill us with glory!
Fill us with glory!
Verse 2
Here we are Your family
Together with You we agree
Teach us to walk in Your ways
And on You Lord, we will wait
Never to be put to shame
Teach us the fear of Your name
Chorus 1
Your eyes are open
Your ears are listening to us
We cry out, we cry out
Fill us with glory!
Fill us with glory!
Bridge
God of glory, voice like thunder
Come and show us, mighty wonders
God of glory, voice like thunder
Come and show us, mighty wonders!
God of glory, voice like thunder
Come and show us, mighty wonders
God of glory, voice like thunder
Come and show us, mighty wonders!
Chorus 2
Your eyes are open
Your ears are listening to us
We cry out, we cry out
Fill us with glory!
Your eyes are open
Your ears are listening to us
We cry out, we cry out
Fill us with glory!
Fill us with glory!
Fill us with glory!
Fill us with glory!
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Fill Us With Glory” is a corporate prayer shaped by awe at God’s greatness and gratitude for his nearness. The opening contrast is central: even the highest heavens cannot contain God, yet he chooses to dwell among his people. Mercy and kindness are therefore presented not as abstract qualities but as the reason the exalted Lord draws close to a gathered family that seeks him.
The chorus turns that confession into an appeal for God’s glory, while the second verse asks for instruction, patience, and reverence. Its images closely reflect Solomon’s temple prayer, where heaven cannot contain God and where his eyes and ears remain attentive to prayer. The bridge’s thunder and wonders also recall biblical descriptions of the majestic voice of the Lord. Throughout the song, glory is connected with God’s presence, attentive care, holy instruction, and mighty action rather than human achievement.
Related Scripture
- 2 Chronicles 6:18-20 Solomon says heaven cannot contain God and asks him to attend to his people’s prayers.
- Psalm 27:11 The psalmist asks the Lord to teach him his way.
- Psalm 29:3-4 The psalm describes the glorious voice of the Lord as mighty thunder.