Lyrics
Verse 1
Before there was life
You were seated on high
From there You spoke time
We were already on Your mind
Can't explain your love
Verse 2
Without performance
You called us Your own
Couldn't afford it
So with Your blood You bought our freedom
Can't explain Your love
Chorus
Ruler of Everything
Worthy of all that we could bring
You are Great Jehovah
All power is Yours
Verse 2 (Repeat)
Without performance
You called us Your own
Couldn't afford it
With Your blood You bought our freedom
Can't explain Your love
Chorus (Repeat)
You are the Ruler (Ruler of Everything)
You are (Worthy of all that we could bring)
You are, You are Great Jehovah
All power is Yours
Chorus 2
No song we sing (No song we sing)
Can explain Your love, oh, King
You are Great Jehovah
All power (All power)
Refrain
Great Jehovah
Ruler of Everything
Our Defender
You are the Most High King
Great Jehovah
Ruler of Everything
Yes, You are, God
Our Defender
You are the Most High King
Interlude
God, You reign
(Hey! Hey!
Hey! Hey!)
Bridge
No word good enough
No song loud enough to
Explain Your love, it
Amazes us, Jehovah
No sin strong enough
No weapon against us can
Contain Your love, it's
Alive in us Jehovah
Bridge (Repeat)
No word good enough
No song loud enough to
Explain Your love, it
Amazes us, Jehovah
No sin strong enough
No weapon against us can
Contain Your love, it's
Alive in us Jehovah
Bridge (Repeat)
No word good enough
No song loud enough to
Explain Your love, it
Amazes us, Jehovah
No sin strong enough
No weapon against us can
Contain Your love, it's
Alive in us Jehovah
Interlude
(Hey! Hey!)
Bridge (Repeat)
No word good enough
No song loud enough to
Explain Your love, it
Amazes us, Jehovah
No sin strong enough
No weapon against us can
Contain Your love, it's
Alive in us Jehovah
Bridge (Repeat)
No word good enough
No song loud enough to
Explain Your love, it
Amazes us, Jehovah
No sin strong enough
No weapon against us can
Contain Your love, it's
Alive in us Jehovah
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Meaning & Inspiration
The lyric praises God as the eternal ruler whose creative word precedes time and whose love reaches people before any achievement could earn it. Its contrast between human inability and divine generosity is especially clear in the lines about being called God’s own and having freedom purchased by Christ’s blood. That language closely reflects the New Testament description of redemption through Christ, while the title “Great Jehovah” gathers the song’s praise around God’s supreme authority.
The chorus answers grace with worship: God is worthy of every offering, yet no song or word can fully explain such love. Repeated names such as Ruler, Defender, and Most High King emphasize both majesty and protection. The later declaration that no weapon can contain God’s love may recall Isaiah 54:17, but the song places that confidence within the larger claim that divine love is alive in God’s people. Repetition functions as sustained praise, returning to God’s reign, Christ’s redeeming blood, and a love portrayed as stronger than sin or opposition.
Related Scripture
- Colossians 1:15-17 Christ is described as existing before all things and as the one through whom creation holds together.
- Ephesians 1:7 Redemption and forgiveness are received through Christ’s blood.
- Isaiah 54:17 The song echoes the assurance that no weapon formed against God’s servants will prevail.