Tauren Wells - The Worship Medley: Reckless Love, O Come to the Altar, Great Are You Lord Lyrics

Lyrics

There's no shadow You won't light up
Mountain You won't climb up
Coming after me

There's no wall You won't kick down
Lie You won't tear down
Coming after me

There's no shadow You won't light up
Mountain You won't climb up
Coming after me

There's no wall You won't kick down
Lie You won't tear down
Coming after me

And oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God
Oh, it chases me down, fights 'til I'm found, leaves the ninety-nine
And I couldn't earn it, and I don't deserve it, still, You give Yourself away
Oh, the overwhelming, never-ending, reckless love of God, yeah

O come To The Alter

Oh what a savior
Isn’t he wonderful
Sing hallelujah
Christ is risen
Bow down before him
For he is lord of all
Sing hallelujah Christ is risen

And all the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord

It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
To You only

And all the earth will shout Your praise
Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing
Great are You, Lord

It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
We pour out our praise
It's Your breath in our lungs
So we pour out our praise
To You only

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TAUREN WELLS ft. Davies - The Worship Medley: Reckless Love, O Come to the Altar, Great Are You Lord

Meaning & Inspiration

Tauren Wells’ "The Worship Medley: Reckless Love, O Come to the Altar, Great Are You Lord," released on April 10, 2020, is a powerful and unifying compilation that encapsulates core tenets of Christian faith through distinct yet complementary lyrical themes. The medley weaves together the profound declarations of Cory Asbury’s "Reckless Love," Elevation Worship’s "O Come to the Altar," and Todd Galberth's "Great Are You Lord," creating a rich tapestry of God’s character and human response. The underlying message across these songs is the audacious, unconditional love of God that actively pursues humanity, the invitation to approach Him with reverence and surrender, and the overwhelming recognition of His sovereign greatness. This medley serves as an extended prayer, moving from the astonishing nature of divine affection to the humble act of worship and finally to the all-encompassing praise of the Creator.

The inclusion of "Reckless Love" immediately sets a tone of radical, immeasurable grace. The lyrics, particularly those describing love that transcends all barriers – no shadow unlit, no mountain unclimbed, no wall unbreached – echo the persistent pursuit of God depicted throughout Scripture. This isn't a love earned or deserved, but a gift freely given, a concept deeply rooted in Ephesians 2:8-9 which states, "For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast." The imagery of God leaving the ninety-nine to find the one lost sheep directly mirrors Jesus' parable in Luke 15:4-7, emphasizing His personal investment in each individual life, a profound demonstration of His care and the "reckless" nature of His affection.

Following this declaration of pursuit, the medley transitions into "O Come to the Altar." This segment shifts the focus to the human response to such overwhelming love. The invitation to come to the altar is an age-old call to confession, repentance, and surrender. It evokes the imagery of the Old Testament sacrifices and the New Testament understanding of Christ as the ultimate sacrifice, through whom we have access to God. Hebrews 4:16 encourages us, "Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in time of need." The refrain, "Oh what a savior, Isn’t He wonderful… Bow down before Him, For He is Lord of all," encapsulates the awe and reverence that should characterize our approach. This isn't merely a ceremonial act, but a heartfelt recognition of Christ’s supreme authority and salvific work, aligning with Philippians 2:10-11, "so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father."

Finally, the medley culminates with "Great Are You Lord," a powerful affirmation of God's supreme majesty and sovereignty. The expansive declarations, "And all the earth will shout Your praise, Our hearts will cry, these bones will sing," speak to a holistic worship that engages every part of our being. This echoes the psalmist’s call in Psalm 103:1, "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name!" The profound realization that our very existence, "It's Your breath in our lungs," is a gift from God fuels an undeniable urge to pour out praise. This profound dependence on God for life itself underscores His greatness and our complete reliance on Him, as reflected in Acts 17:25, where Paul tells the Athenians that God "gives to all life and breath and all things." This tripartite meditation, moving from the unmerited love extended to us, to the responsive act of worship, and finally to the recognition of God’s inherent greatness, provides a comprehensive and inspiring expression of Christian devotion. The medley effectively uses familiar, potent theological themes to create an experience that is both biblically rich and deeply resonant.