Lyrics
When I consider the vastness of God and all of the marvellous attractions that His hands have made
Flowers and birds and oceans and mountains,
Truly God is an awesome wonder.
You are an awesome wonder, no other power compares to You
Perfect in all your ways, Everyday faithful ever true
Oceans applaude You, creation declares your grandeur, here in Your splendor
we surrender to the wonder of Your power
Solo:
With just one thought, You made heaven and earth
Knew my name before my birth, You know what lies instore for me
You designed my destin---y a--nd as, we come before You now
In Your presence we will bow, we submit ourselves to thee and to your awesome deity
Solo:
You said let there be and darkness turned to light
Even death bows in Your might, kings and queens submit to thee and proclaim Your majesty
You reached down and took clay in Your hands then You fashioned it to man
We stand in awe of what You've done
Oh God of awesome wonder
Bridge:
How (when I consider all the works)great (thy hands)thou art(have made; my soul cries out 'how great thou ar')
How great thou art (the heavens and the firmaments declare the greatness of thy power)
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Awesome Wonder” centers on the majesty of God as revealed through creation, divine knowledge, and sovereign power. Flowers, birds, oceans, mountains, heaven, and earth become witnesses to a Creator beyond comparison. The song moves from observing those works to bowing in worship, presenting surrender as a fitting response to God’s splendor and faithfulness. Its language of being known before birth also gives the praise a personal dimension without reducing the focus on divine greatness.
The creation imagery closely echoes Psalm 19:1, where the heavens declare God’s glory. Its confession that God knew a person before birth also recalls Jeremiah 1:5, while the repeated declaration of incomparable power aligns with Jeremiah 10:6. The closing allusion to “How Great Thou Art” reinforces the song’s central movement: contemplation leads to awe, and awe leads to submission. Throughout, the lyrics portray worship not merely as admiration of created beauty, but as reverence for the One whose wisdom, authority, and presence stand behind it.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare God’s glory, matching the song’s appeal to creation.
- Jeremiah 1:5 God’s knowledge before birth parallels the song’s personal confession.
- Jeremiah 10:6 The passage declares that none compares with God in greatness and power.