Lyrics
You are God and you're in control
Seated high you are lord of all
Great I am; sovereign ruler
Lion of Judah
You are God
(You are God and you're in control)
(Seated high you are lord of all)
(Great I am; sovereign ruler)
(Lion of Judah)
(You are God)
Things will change (Things will change)
When we call (When we call)
On that name (On that name)
Great Jehovah
Things will change (Things will change)
When we call (When we call)
On that name (On that name)
Great Jehovah
Things will change (Things will change)
When we call (When we call)
On that name (On that name)
Great Jehovah
Things will change (Things will change)
When we call (When we call)
On that name (On that name)
Great Jehovah
You are God and you're in control
(You are God and you're in control)
Seated high you are lord of all
(Seated high you are lord of all)
Great I am; sovereign ruler
(Great I am; sovereign ruler)
Lion of Judah
(Lion of Judah)
You are God
(You are God)
Things will change (Things will change)
When we call (When we call)
On that name (On that name)
Great Jehovah
Things will change (Things will change)
When we call (When we call)
On that name (On that name)
Great Jehovah
Things will change (Things will change)
When we call (When we call)
On that name (On that name)
Great Jehovah
Things will change (Things will change)
When we call (When we call)
On that name (On that name)
Great Jehovah you're good
And we won't stop praising
Great Jehovah you're good
And we won't stop praising
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
And we won't stop praising
(And we won't stop praising)
And we won't stop praising
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(And we won't stop praising)
(Great Jehovah you're good)
(And we won't stop praising)
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Meaning & Inspiration
Great Jehovah is built as a direct declaration of God’s authority, goodness, and sovereign rule. Its opening lines name God as the one in control, seated high above all, the great I Am, and the Lion of Judah. Those titles establish the reason for the praise that follows: worship responds to who God is rather than to changing circumstances.
The repeated claim that things change when the divine name is called expresses confidence in God’s authority and help. Philippians 2:9-11 provides a clear biblical connection through its teaching about the name above every name, while Revelation 5:5 supplies the title Lion of Judah. Psalm 47:8 also parallels the image of God reigning from his holy throne. As the song moves into its extended closing refrain, the focus narrows to God’s goodness and unending praise. Repetition functions as congregational affirmation, turning a short set of theological claims into sustained worship centered on God’s reign, character, and worthy name.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 5:5 Christ is identified as the Lion of the tribe of Judah.
- Psalm 47:8 The psalm declares that God reigns over the nations from his holy throne.
- Philippians 2:9-11 God exalted Jesus and gave him the name above every name.