Tommy Walker - Ah Lord God Lyrics
Lyrics
Ah Lord God, Ah Lord God
Behold thou hast made the heavens
Ah Lord God, I stand in awe Lord God
For thou hast made the earth
Chorus
With Your mighty power
And outstretched arm
Nothing's too hard
For You my King
So I trust in Your might
And rest in Your love
To rescue me
And meet my deepest need
Oh Lord we worship You Lord
Oh God our God, we stand in awe
Oh Lord Your name we adore
Oh God our God, we stand in awe
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Ah Lord God
Meaning & Inspiration
Tommy Walker's "Ah Lord God," released in 1997 as part of his *Live Worship* album, is a profound declaration of awe and unwavering trust directed towards the Creator of the cosmos. The song opens with a direct address, "Ah Lord God," a cry that immediately sets a tone of reverence and humility before the divine. This initial invocation is deeply rooted in biblical language, echoing the prophet Jeremiah's own cry of wonder and confession, "Ah Lord God! Behold, thou hast made the heavens and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm. There is nothing too hard for thee" (Jeremiah 32:17). Walker's rendition takes this ancient sentiment and infuses it with the vibrant energy of live worship, inviting congregants to join in a unified expression of astonishment at God's creative power. The sheer immensity of the heavens and the intricate design of the earth are presented not merely as facts, but as the foundational reasons for profound admiration. This contemplation of creation naturally leads to an acknowledgment of divine omnipotence, a theme central to the song's message.
The chorus serves as the powerful lynchpin of "Ah Lord God," articulating the core tenets of faith that arise from recognizing God's supreme authority. The declaration, "With Your mighty power and outstretched arm, nothing's too hard for You, my King," directly mirrors the assurance God gave to Jeremiah, emphasizing His boundless capability. This understanding of God's strength is not presented in a way that fosters fear, but rather as the very bedrock upon which trust is built. The subsequent lines, "So I trust in Your might and rest in Your love to rescue me and meet my deepest need," reveal the personal and relational dimension of this faith. It's a surrender born from the conviction that the One who created galaxies is also intimately concerned with the welfare of His people, capable of both cosmic intervention and individual salvation. This resonates with the promise found in Philippians 4:19, "And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus," and the profound comfort offered in Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." The song moves beyond mere acknowledgment of God's power to a bold assertion of reliance, finding solace and security in His unfailing love.
The concluding section of the song, "Oh Lord we worship You Lord, Oh God our God, we stand in awe, Oh Lord Your name we adore, Oh God our God, we stand in awe," brings the experience to its zenith – an act of worship fueled by the revelation of God's greatness and faithfulness. The repetition of "we stand in awe" emphasizes a shared, communal experience of encountering the divine. It’s a posture of reverence that acknowledges God's supreme worthiness of all praise and adoration. This is the essence of true worship, as described in Psalm 96:9, "Worship the Lord in holy attire; tremble before him, all the earth!" Walker skillfully guides the listener from a contemplation of creation's grandeur to a personal resolve to worship the One who orchestrates it all, solidifying "Ah Lord God" as a powerful anthem of faith and devotion.