The Collingsworth Family - Awesome, Magnificent Lyrics
Lyrics
Awesome, magnificent all sufficient God
Eternal redeemer, through His precious blood
Our fortress forever, on His name we call
Awesome, magnificent all sufficient God
Awesome, magnificent all sufficient God
Eternal redeemer, through His precious blood
Our fortress forever, on His name we call
Awesome, magnificent all sufficient God
He is here among us, in all His majesty
We have come to honour, our gracious King of kings
He has been so faithful, and He will remain
Join us as we worship, crown Him with praise
Awesome, magnificent all sufficient God
Eternal redeemer, through His precious blood
Our fortress forever, on His name we call
Awesome, magnificent all sufficient God
Shake hands with your neighbour
And say "it's good to be
In the presence of the blessed, holy Trinity"
Let us lift our voices to Christ who reigns above
Generously granting mercy, grace and love
Awesome, magnificent all sufficient God
Eternal redeemer, through His precious blood
Our fortress forever, on His name we call
Awesome, magnificent all sufficient God
Our fortress forever, on His name we call
Awesome, magnificent,
Awesome, magnificent
Awesome, magnificent all sufficient God
Video
Awesome Magnificent | The Collingsworth Family | Official Performance Video
Meaning & Inspiration
The Collingsworth Family unveiled their stirring performance video for "Awesome, Magnificent" on May 22, 2021, delivering a powerful anthem deeply rooted in the Christian tradition of exalting God's nature. This piece emerges from a lineage of Southern Gospel music that consistently champions the glory of the divine, offering listeners a robust declaration of faith. The song’s essence is a vibrant proclamation of God’s unchanging character and an earnest invitation to worship Him for who He is and what He has done, particularly through the redemptive sacrifice of Jesus Christ. It serves as a congregational touchstone, designed to unite believers in acknowledging the Lord's supreme authority and boundless love.
The lyrics immediately establish God as "Awesome, magnificent, all sufficient," echoing countless scriptural affirmations of His unparalleled majesty. This phrase calls to mind verses like Psalm 145:3, which declares the Lord's greatness as "unsearchable," and Genesis 17:1, where God reveals Himself as El Shaddai, the "God Almighty," inherently possessing all sufficiency. The song then anchors this grand nature in His redemptive work, identifying Him as the "eternal redeemer through His precious blood." This truth is a cornerstone of Christian faith, powerfully articulated in 1 Peter 1:18-19, reminding us that we are ransomed "with the precious blood of Christ." The depiction of God as "our fortress forever, on His name we call" evokes images from Psalm 18:2, where David praises the Lord as his "rock and my fortress and my deliverer," a secure refuge to whom we turn in all circumstances, confident in the promise of Romans 10:13 that "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved."
As the song progresses, it shifts from declarations of God's nature to a recognition of His active presence among us. The line "He is here among us, in all His majesty" beautifully captures the immanence of God, aligning with Matthew 18:20, where Jesus assures us of His presence "where two or three are gathered in My name." This recognition then naturally leads to the communal response: "We have come to honor, our gracious King of kings." This is a direct echo of Revelation 19:16, where Christ is heralded as "King of kings and Lord of lords," deserving all honor and reverence. The song further testifies to His steadfastness, stating, "He has been so faithful, and He will remain," a profound truth found in Lamentations 3:22-23, which speaks of the Lord’s unfailing mercies and great faithfulness. The call to "join us as we worship, crown Him with praise" is a universal invitation, reflecting the psalmist’s exhortation in Psalm 103:1 to "Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless His holy name!"
One particularly engaging moment in "Awesome, Magnificent" is the directive to "Shake hands with your neighbor and say 'it's good to be in the presence of the blessed, holy Trinity'." This distinct segment brilliantly marries theological depth with practical fellowship, encouraging immediate connection among believers while grounding their gathering in the profound reality of God's triune nature—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit—a core doctrine underscored in passages like Matthew 28:19. It reinforces the idea that Christian worship is not merely individual but a communal experience, enriched by shared presence and mutual encouragement. This collective lifting of voices to "Christ who reigns above" acknowledges His sovereign rule and celebrates His boundless generosity in "granting mercy, grace and love," truths beautifully articulated in Ephesians 2:4-8, where God's rich mercy and saving grace through love are extolled. The song concludes by reiterating the initial powerful affirmations, leaving a lasting impression of God’s magnificent, all-sufficient presence, cementing its message as a constant reminder of His eternal dominion and unwavering compassion.