Josiah Queen - Only God Almighty Lyrics

Only God Almighty is a confession of rescue, forgiveness, and sustaining mercy. The lyric begins with an inner lack that nothing on earth can satisfy, then identifies God as the one who enters disorder rather than waiting for a person to become worthy. Grace is described as the reason for survival, and forgiveness stands at the center of the chorus. These claims align closely with Ephesians 2:8, where salvation is received by grace rather than achieved through human effort.

The song also joins Christ’s suffering to assurance. The invitation to feel the wounds in his hands recalls the risen Jesus addressing Thomas in John 20:27, grounding divine love in the crucifixion and resurrection. Images of the torn veil, surrounding love, and burdens becoming lighter expand the same theme: access to God and steadiness in doubt come through what Christ has done. The repeated chorus keeps the focus on God’s initiative—finding, meeting, forgiving, and holding. Personal history, including both lows and highs, is finally recast as an occasion to sing of mercy rather than personal achievement.