Hymnal Number
61Resource Type:
Keys included:
C
About this Hymn
This is a fresh song of adoration about the wonder of the world God has made and our own frail humanity, concluding with an exhilarating call to praise. The verse melody evokes something of the wonder and mystery of our God, followed by a simple and joyful chorus that everyone can sing and repeat in harmony. Our finite minds can never fully grasp the greatness of our infinite God. Yet in his mercy he draws near to sustain and save us.
Lyrics
Verse 1
Eternal God, unchanging, mysterious and unknown; your boundless love, unfailing, in grace and mercy shown. Bright seraphim in ceaseless flight around your glorious throne; they raise their voices day and night in praise to you alone.
Chorus
Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God! Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God!
Verse 2
Lord, we are weak and frail, helpless in the storm; surround us with your angels, hold us in your arms. Our cold and ruthless enemy, his pleasure is our harm; rise up, O Lord, and he will flee before our sov'reign God.
Verse 3
Let ev'ry creature in the sea, and ev'ry flying bird, let ev'ry mountain, ev'ry field and valley of the earth, let all the moons and all the stars in all the universe sing praises to the living God who rules them by his word.
Eternal God, unchanging, mysterious and unknown; your boundless love, unfailing, in grace and mercy shown. Bright seraphim in ceaseless flight around your glorious throne; they raise their voices day and night in praise to you alone.
Chorus
Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God! Hallelujah! Glory be to our great God!
Verse 2
Lord, we are weak and frail, helpless in the storm; surround us with your angels, hold us in your arms. Our cold and ruthless enemy, his pleasure is our harm; rise up, O Lord, and he will flee before our sov'reign God.
Verse 3
Let ev'ry creature in the sea, and ev'ry flying bird, let ev'ry mountain, ev'ry field and valley of the earth, let all the moons and all the stars in all the universe sing praises to the living God who rules them by his word.
Copyrighted lyrics may be used in corporate worship in accordance with a valid CCLI license. Lyrics should be displayed unaltered and include author and copyright information. All other uses require permission from the copyright holder.
Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Fernando Ortega, Mac Powell © 2002 Curb Word Music / Dejamesolo Music / New Spring Publishing Inc. (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com, Music Services / www.musicservices.com)