Lyrics
Intro
O-oh
O-o-oh
Verse 1: Peter Furler
From the dawn of Creation
This world has been cryin' out for hope
For a hero to save us
We long for the supernatural
Pre-Chorus: Michael Tait
But there is only one God Who can save the day
So clear the stage, prepare the way
'Cause Heaven and Earth are singing
Chorus: Michael Tait & Peter Furler
Glory, hallelujah, let the whole world see
The greatness of our God
In awesome wonder, He reigns forever
We know the greatness of our God
His pow'r is endless, He lives within us
We know the greatness of our Go-o-o-od (Whoa-oa-oa-oa)
The greatness of our God
Verse 2: Peter Furler
There's no one above Him
Only our Savior wears the crown
There's none who can stop Him
Not even the grave could hold Him down
Pre-Chorus: Michael Tait
But there is only one King Who can save the day
So clear the stage, prepare the way
'Cause Heaven and Earth are singin'
Chorus: Michael Tait & Peter Furler
Glory, hallelujah, let the whole world see
The greatness of our God
In awesome wonder, He reigns forever
We know the greatness of our God
His pow'r is endless, He lives within us
We know the greatness of our Go-o-o-od (Whoa-oa-oa-oa)
The greatness of our Go-o-o-od (Whoa-oa-oa-oa)
The greatness of our God
Bridge: Peter Furler
We stand in awe and wonder
All the honor is Yours (Aw yeah)
We stand in awe and wonder
All the honor is Yours, Jesus
We stand in awe and wonder
Awe and wonder
Chorus: Michael Tait & Peter Furler, Michael Tait
The greatness of our God
In awesome wonder, He reigns forever
We know (We know) the greatness of our God
His power is endless, He lives within us
We know (We know) the greatness of our Go-o-o-od (Yeah, yeah, whoa-oa-oa-oa)
The greatness of our Go-o-o-od
Oh, Lord, You're great, oh, God, You're great, yea-ea-ea-eah
The greatness of our Go-o-o-od (O-o-o-oh)
Holy is our God
The greatness of our God
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Meaning & Inspiration
Greatness of Our God presents creation as longing for rescue and answers that longing with the one God who can save. The verses move from need to victory: no rival stands above the Savior, no opposing force can stop him, and even the grave fails to hold him. The chorus responds with hallelujah, wonder, and confidence in a reign that has no end.
Psalm 145:3 closely matches the central declaration by calling the Lord great and his greatness beyond searching. The claim that death could not hold the Savior recalls Acts 2:24, which says that God raised Jesus because death could not keep its grip on him. Revelation 5:13 also illuminates the bridge, where honor belongs to Jesus amid awe and wonder; the passage gathers creation in praise to the one on the throne and to the Lamb. These biblical echoes give the song a clear arc from humanitys need for hope to worship of the risen and reigning Christ.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 145:3 The psalm declares the Lord greatly worthy of praise and his greatness beyond searching.
- Acts 2:24 Peter says God raised Jesus because death could not hold him.
- Revelation 5:13 Creation gives praise and honor to the one on the throne and to the Lamb.