AllsWell - In the Name of Our Great God Lyrics
Lyrics
In the Name of Our Great God (w/ chords):
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May the beauty of God
C/G
be reflected in your eyes,
G
and the love of God
C/G
be reflected in your hands,
D
and the wisdom of our God
C/G
be reflected in your words,
G
the Knowledge of the Father
C/G
flow deep within your heart,
G Em D
that all might see
Gsus
In the name, of our, great God, the one
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Who creates, redeems and sustains the world
May Our loving God
prepare your journey light,
and Jesus the Son
keep your footsteps from falling,
The Spirit of Life
give strength to your body,
The Holy Three in One
Guiding every step you take
That all might see
In the name, of our, great God, the one
Who creates, redeems and sustains the world
Dm, C, Gsus, G
Amen
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In the Name of Our Great God
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on October 6, 2019, AllsWell’s "In the Name of Our Great God" emerges not merely as a song, but as a profound, comprehensive prayer and benediction, laying bare the deepest desires of a believing heart to manifest God's character in the world. The piece functions as an earnest appeal for believers to embody divine attributes, effectively turning their lives into a living testimony. It begins by imploring that the "beauty of God be reflected in your eyes," a yearning for a divine perspective that allows one to perceive creation and fellow human beings through a lens of grace and wonder, echoing the psalmist’s desire to "gaze on the beauty of the Lord" (Psalm 27:4) and reflecting the transformation described in 2 Corinthians 3:18, where beholding God's glory transforms us into His image. This petition extends to the "love of God be reflected in your hands," moving beyond passive contemplation to active, tangible expression. This line calls for believers to extend compassion and service, directly aligning with the Scriptural call for love to be demonstrated through action, as seen in 1 John 4:7-8, which declares God *is* love, and James 2:17, which reminds us that faith without deeds is dead.
The prayer continues, asking for the "wisdom of our God be reflected in your words," a plea for speech to be seasoned with grace, truth, and discernment. This aspiration resonates deeply with Proverbs 2:6, affirming that wisdom comes from the Lord's mouth, and Colossians 4:6, which advises our conversation always be full of grace. Finally, the opening verse culminates in the request for the "Knowledge of the Father [to] flow deep within your heart," signifying an intimate, transformative understanding of God that transcends mere intellectual assent. This inner knowing aligns with Jeremiah 24:7, where God promises to give a heart to know Him, and Philippians 3:10, which expresses the ardent desire to know Christ. The collective aim of these reflections is powerfully articulated in the refrain: "that all might see In the name, of our, great God, the one Who creates, redeems and sustains the world." This crucial declaration reveals the song's core purpose—to make God’s presence and nature unmistakable to those around us through a life lived in His image. It is a powerful affirmation of God's universal dominion as Creator (Genesis 1:1), His boundless mercy as Redeemer (Ephesians 1:7), and His constant faithfulness as Sustainer of all existence (Colossians 1:17).
Moving beyond the individual's reflection of God, the song then shifts to an invocation for divine guidance and protection throughout life’s journey. It seeks that "Our loving God prepare your journey light," a prayer for clarity, provision, and freedom from encumbrance on life's path, bringing to mind Psalm 119:105, which describes God’s word as a lamp for our feet, and Psalm 23:3, where He guides us along righteous paths. Following this, the petition for "Jesus the Son keep your footsteps from falling" underscores the need for divine intervention to prevent spiritual or moral missteps, echoing the assurance in Psalm 37:24 that though we stumble, we will not fall, for the Lord upholds us. The song then turns to the vital role of the Holy Spirit, requesting "The Spirit of Life give strength to your body," a powerful appeal for spiritual vitality and physical endurance for the tasks God sets before us, as promised in Romans 8:11 regarding the life-giving power of the Spirit within us, and Ephesians 3:16 for strengthening through His Spirit in our inner being. The final blessing encompassing "The Holy Three in One Guiding every step you take" beautifully encapsulates the Trinitarian nature of God's continuous involvement and supreme guidance in the believer’s life, a testament to His holistic care and presence, reminding us of Proverbs 3:5-6 to trust in the Lord with all our heart and acknowledge Him in all our ways for Him to make our paths straight. The concluding "Amen" seals this comprehensive prayer, affirming its truth and expressing a confident expectation of its fulfillment. AllsWell’s composition is thus a rich tapestry of scriptural desires, woven into a potent, encouraging prayer for anyone embarking on or continuing their journey of faith. It inspires a commitment to live demonstrably for God, serving as a beacon of His character in a world so desperately in need of His light.