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The God Who Sees by Liz Cornwell cover art

Liz Cornwell - The God Who Sees Lyrics

Artist:
Liz Cornwell

Lyrics

Verse 1


The creator of the universe
The maker of my soul
You see me


Chorus


The God most high
You are the God who sees me
When my faith is dim
And fear comes creeping in
You see me


Verse 2


I can trust in You
My times are in You
You see me


Verse 3


Every affliction
And distress of my soul
The deepest of struggles
That no one else knows
You hear every cry
And You bottle each tear
You are the God who sees me


Bridge (Repeat x2)


Oh You've searched me
And You've known me
You've seen me
And still You love me
You are Lord
In You I will trust
You are the God who sees me


Outro


You are the God who sees me
You are the God who sees me


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Meaning & Inspiration

"The God Who Sees" opens by naming God creator of the universe and maker of the soul, pairing cosmic scale with intensely personal attention within the same breath. That pairing, vast creator and personal observer, frames the entire song around a God whose greatness does not prevent close, individual attention.

Its verses borrow an ancient name given to God directly, the God who sees, naming afflictions, distress, and struggles that no one else knows as things still seen and heard. That specific claim, hidden suffering witnessed anyway, grounds the song's comfort in being fully known rather than only generally cared for.

Rooted in contemporary worship's intimate, declarative style, the song functions as an extended meditation on being fully searched, known, and still loved, its closing bridge naming trust as the fitting response to that complete knowledge, repeating the title phrase as the song's settled, central identity for God.

Related Scripture

  • Genesis 16:13 Describes Hagar naming God 'the One who sees me,' directly echoed in the song's title and repeated chorus.
  • Psalm 56:8 Describes God collecting tears in a bottle, directly echoed in the song's third verse.