Sovereign Grace Music - Glorious and Mighty Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Majesty, Your glory is shining
Brighter than the moon and the stars
Marveling, we honor and fear You
Above all gods
Chorus
Glorious and mighty, You're awesome In beauty
Joyful songs we raise
Glorious and mighty, You're awesome in beauty
Greatly to be praised
Verse 2
Majesty, You fashioned the heavens
Your decrees can never be changed
Over all the plans of the nations
Your judgments reign
Verse 3
Majesty, we'll sing with creation
When You come again in the clouds
Every knee will bow down and worship
The one true God
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Glorious and Mighty
Meaning & Inspiration
"Glorious and Mighty," a profound offering from Sovereign Grace Music, released on January 1, 2008, as part of their album *Psalms*, stands as a powerful testament to God's unparalleled majesty and enduring sovereignty. This song is far more than a collection of melodic notes; it is a lyrical journey into the heart of biblical worship, drawing deeply from the rich wellspring of scriptural truth to elevate the worshipper's gaze toward the divine. It doesn't merely speak *about* God; it invites a direct encounter with His awesome presence, aiming to ignite adoration and unwavering praise.
The essence of "Glorious and Mighty" resonates with the very spirit of the Psalms, where awe and reverence for God's creation, power, and future reign are recurring themes. The song opens by declaring God’s glory as shining "brighter than the moon and the stars," a vivid picture of divine splendor that eclipses even the most magnificent elements of the cosmos. This imagery immediately calls to mind passages like Psalm 19:1, which states that "The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands." This initial declaration cultivates a sense of marveling reverence, acknowledging God's supremacy "above all gods," echoing Deuteronomy 10:17 where God is proclaimed "God of gods and Lord of lords, the great God, mighty and awesome." It establishes a fundamental truth: there is no rival to His infinite greatness.
The recurring chorus serves as both an affirmation and an invitation, proclaiming God as "Glorious and mighty, awesome in beauty," and summoning us to raise "joyful songs" and to praise Him "greatly." This refrain perfectly captures the dual nature of true worship: recognizing God’s overwhelming power and beauty, and responding with spontaneous, unbridled joy. This aligns with Psalm 145:3, "Great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; his greatness no one can fathom," and Psalm 33:1, which urges, "Sing joyfully to the Lord, you righteous; it is fitting for the upright to praise him." The beauty mentioned isn't merely aesthetic; it's the radiant splendor of His character, His holiness, and His flawless perfection that inspires such profound adoration.
As the song progresses, it delves into God's creative power and unwavering control over all existence. It marvels that He "fashioned the heavens," a direct nod to His role as Creator, spoken of in Psalm 33:6, "By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, their starry host by the breath of his mouth." Beyond creation, the lyrics emphasize that God's "decrees can never be changed," and that "over all the plans of the nations, Your judgments reign." This speaks to His unchanging nature and absolute sovereignty, reminding us of Isaiah 40:8 which declares, "The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever." Furthermore, His dominion over the rise and fall of nations is a profound truth found throughout Scripture, notably in Daniel 2:21, which states that God "changes times and seasons; he deposes kings and raises up others." No earthly power or human scheme can ultimately thwart His divine will.
The final verse powerfully shifts focus from past creation and present reign to future hope and ultimate triumph. It anticipates a day when we "sing with creation" upon God’s return, when "Every knee will bow down and worship the one true God." This eschatological vision is deeply rooted in prophetic Scripture, painting a picture of universal adoration. Revelation 5:13 foretells a time when "every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: 'To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!'" This echoes the profound declaration in Philippians 2:10-11, where it is written that "at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." The song culminates in this grand, glorious vision of a unified creation recognizing and worshipping the singular, true God, fulfilling the ultimate purpose for which all things were made. "Glorious and Mighty" thus serves as a timeless anthem, inviting all to contemplate God's majestic power, surrender to His divine rule, and eagerly anticipate His glorious return, with hearts full of joyful praise.