Lyrics
Verse 1
When I gaze into the night sky
And see the works of Your fingers
The moon and stars
Suspended in space
But what is man
That You are mindful of him?
Verse 2
You have given man
A crown of glory and honor
And have made him
A little lower than the angels
You have put him
In charge of all creation
The beasts of the field
The birds of the air
The fish of the sea
Oh, what is man
Oh, what is man
That You are mindful of him?
Chorus
O Lord, our God
The majesty and glory
Of Your name
Transcends the earth
And fills the heavens
O Lord, our God
Little children praise Him perfectly
And so would we
And so would we
Outro
Alleluia, Alleluia
The majesty and glory of Your name
Alleluia, Alleluia
The majesty and glory of Your name
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, Alleluia!
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, Alleluia
Alleluia, Alleluia!
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Meaning & Inspiration
"The Majesty and Glory of Your Name" draws its language and imagery from Psalm 8. The opening looks at the moon and stars as God's handiwork, then asks why humanity receives divine attention and honor. That question leads into a catalogue of responsibility: people have been given a place within creation, not a position as its ultimate source.
The chorus returns attention to the Lord's name, whose majesty fills earth and heaven. Its reference to children's praise also comes from the psalm, where such praise manifests God's strength. The extended ". Alleluia" section shifts from description to adoration, alowing the scriptural words to become sung worship. The song therefore holds together creation, human dignity, stewardship, and praise without confusing the gift of honor with the glory that belongs to God.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 8:3-4 The psalmist considers the heavens and asks why God is mindful of humanity.
- Psalm 8:5-8 The passage describes humanity's honor and responsibility over creation.
- Psalm 8:1-2 The psalm proclaims the majesty of God's name and mentions praise from children.