LifePoint Worship - Love So Great Lyrics
Lyrics
VERSE 1
Your love so great
Jesus in all things
I've seen a glimpse of Your heart
A billion years
Still I'll be singing
PRE CHORUS
How can I praise You enough?
How can I praise You enough?
CHORUS
You are the Lord Almighty
Outshining all the stars in glory
Your love is like the wildest ocean
Oh, nothing else compares
VERSE 2
Creation calls
All to the Savior
We are alive for Your praise
In earth and sky, no one is higher
PRE CHORUS
Our God of wonders, You reign
Our God of wonders, You reign
BRIDGE
Not to us, but to Your Name
We lift up all praise
Not to us, but to Your Name
We lift up all praise
Video
Love So Great - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
LifePoint Worship’s “Love So Great,” released on December 23, 2016, is a powerful anthem that seeks to capture the overwhelming magnitude of God's love and glory. The song immediately sets its focus on an all-encompassing love, framing Jesus as the central figure in all things. It speaks of glimpsing the divine heart, a profound insight that promises to resonate for eternity, suggesting that even after a billion years, the singer will still be singing of this love. This echoes the sentiment found in Psalm 89:1, which declares, "I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations." The core of the song then grapples with an inadequacy in human praise, posing the question, "How can I praise You enough?" This rhetorical question is a direct reflection of the awe and wonder that God's infinite nature inspires, a feeling that has driven countless hymns and expressions of worship throughout history, as the psalmist also wrestled with his own limitations in praising God, asking in Psalm 116:12, "What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me?"
The chorus boldly proclaims the identity of God as the "Lord Almighty," a title that immediately draws from biblical descriptions of His supreme power and authority. The imagery of His glory "outshining all the stars" is a vivid metaphor for His unparalleled radiance and majesty, bringing to mind Isaiah 60:19 which states, "The sun shall no longer be your light by day, nor for a gleam shall the moon provide you light; but the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory." The comparison of His love to "the wildest ocean" powerfully conveys its boundless, immeasurable, and untamable nature. This oceanic metaphor is particularly effective in communicating a love that is deep, vast, and ever-present, a love that, as Ephesians 3:18-19 describes, is able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth of Christ's love, and to know that love that surpasses knowledge. The assertion that "nothing else compares" underscores the unique and supreme nature of God's love and presence in the universe.
Verse 2 expands the scope of this adoration, noting how all of creation calls out to the Savior, indicating that the created order itself bears witness to God's salvific work. The declaration that "we are alive for Your praise" grounds the purpose of human existence in glorifying God, a concept deeply rooted in Scripture, such as in 1 Peter 2:9, which calls believers a "royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." The lyric "In earth and sky, no one is higher" reinforces God's supreme sovereignty and unmatched exaltation, mirroring Philippians 2:9-11, which speaks of God exalting Jesus to the highest place, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow. The pre-chorus reiterates the theme of God's reign with the declaration, "Our God of wonders, You reign," highlighting His miraculous power and continuous rule over all.
The bridge shifts the focus from human striving to divine acknowledgement, declaring, "Not to us, but to Your Name, we lift up all praise." This is a profound expression of humility and a redirection of all honor and glory to God alone. It directly echoes Psalm 115:1, which states, "Not to us, O Lord, not to us, but to your name give glory, because of your steadfast love, because of your faithfulness!" This sentiment is crucial in Christian worship, ensuring that adoration is directed towards the Creator, not the created, acknowledging that all good gifts and abilities ultimately come from Him. The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the deliberate and resolute commitment to offer all praise to God's name, recognizing His inherent worthiness above all else. The song, in its entirety, serves as a compelling invitation to contemplate the immensity of God's love and majesty, encouraging a response of awe, gratitude, and unwavering praise directed solely to Him.