Lyrics
Verse 1
I've seen the God of wonders
Doing mighty things
Healing the oppressed
Setting captives free
He's the lily of the valley
The bright and morning star
The ruler of all nations
The great and mighty one
Heaven and earth adore Him
Angels bow before Him
He's the mighty, breasted one
The great I Am
Chorus (Repeat)
He is the great I Am
Nobody like Him
He is the great I Am
He's holy and mighty Lord
He is the great I Am
The great I Am
He is the great I Am
He is the great I Am
Refrain (Repeat x9)
You are the great I Am
Verse 2
The heavens declare
Your great and mighty power (Repeat)
You are greater than the greatest
You're mightier than the mightiest
You're stronger than the strongest
Better than the best (Repeat x4)
Chorus (Repeat)
Verse 3
All creation bow and worship
To give all the praise
And glory to You
You are Alpha and Omega
The first and the last
Lion and the Lamb
You are the soon coming King
Redeemer of my soul
Lifter of my head
Chorus (Repeat)
Refrain (Repeat x9)
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Meaning & Inspiration
"Great I Am" moves through a lengthy list of biblical titles, drawing on images from across Scripture to describe God as healer, lily of the valley, morning star, and ruler of nations. That accumulation of names, rather than developed narrative, gives the song its structure, presenting each title as further evidence for the central declaration repeated throughout.
The chorus and refrain narrow that list down to a single, repeated identification, "the great I Am," a title drawn from God's own self-revelation. Extended repetition of that phrase, alongside comparisons naming God greater, mightier, and stronger than every possible rival, builds intensity through accumulation rather than argument.
A later verse widens the song's titles further, naming Alpha and Omega, Lion and Lamb, and soon-coming King, combining images of eternity, sacrifice, and future return within a single declaration. Rooted in contemporary worship's use of extended title lists, the song functions as sustained, escalating praise, returning throughout to its central name for God as reason enough for continued worship.
Related Scripture
- Exodus 3:14 Records God's self-identification as "I Am," the title repeated throughout the song's chorus.
- Revelation 5:5-6 Describes Christ as both Lion and Lamb, directly echoed in the song's third verse.