How Great Is Our God

Chris Tomlin

About How Great Is Our God

"How Great Is Our God" is a song written by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves and Ed Cash. It was originally featured on Tomlin's album Arriving, that reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart. It is also featured live on Tomlin's Live from Austin Music Hall album. As of November 2014, it also is the fifth most popular worship song today, according to CCLI's top 25 worship songs chart. It also reached No. 1 on Christian Music Weekly's 20 the Countdown Magazine's Top 20 Worship Songs Chart. The song won "Song of the Year" and "Worship Song of the Year" at the 2006 GMA Dove Awards, and "Worship Song of the Year" again at the 2008 GMA Dove Awards. In 2009, gospel/jazz keyboardist Ben Tankard, presented his instrumental rendition of the song from Tankard's No. 1 charting album, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy. At Passion 2012, Tomlin performed a new edition of this song called "How Great is Our God: World Edition". This new version included the original lyrics sung in several different languages: Hindi, Indonesian, Russian, Spanish, Portuguese, Zulu, Afrikaans and Mandarin. It is the first track of his Chris Tomlin: The Essential Collection album. 


Year:
2004
4:26
27,760 
#32

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The splendor of the King, clothed in majesty
Let all the earth rejoice
All the earth rejoice

He wraps himself in Light, and darkness tries to hide
And trembles at His voice
Trembles at His voice

How great is our God, sing with me
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great is our God

Age to age He stands
And time is in His hands
Beginning and the end
Beginning and the end

The Godhead Three in One
Father Spirit Son
The Lion and the Lamb
The Lion and the Lamb

Name above all names
Worthy of our praise
My heart will sing
How great is our God

How great is our God, sing with me
How great is our God, and all will see
How great, how great is our God

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Chris Tomlin

Christopher Dwayne "Chris" Tomlin (born May 4, 1972) is an American Christian Contemporary Music artist, worship leader, and songwriter from Grand Saline, Texas, United States. He is a former staff member at Austin Stone Community Church and is signed to EMI's sixstepsrecords. Tomlin leads worship at many Passion events. Some of his most well-known songs are "How Great Is Our God", "Jesus Messiah", "Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)", and "Our God", which he co-wrote with Matt Redman, Jesse Reeves, and Jonas Myrin. He is currently[when?] a worship leader at Passion City Church in Atlanta, Georgia, with Louie Giglio and Christy Nockels. more »

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Written by: Chris Tomlin, Ed Cash, Jesse Reeves

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13 facts about this song

Composition
"How Great Is Our God" is a hugely successful contemporary Christian worship song composed by Chris Tomlin, Jesse Reeves, and Ed Cash.
Debut and Reception
The song was released as a single in 2004, and it instantly became a global hit in the Christian music industry, being worn various awards and accolades.
Performance
Tomlin performed it at the grand opening of the Dallas Cowboys' AT&T Stadium, bringing a unique brand of worship to an event usually dominated by secular music.
Language Diversity
The song has been translated into numerous languages, underscoring its universal message that resonates with audiences of different cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Chart Performance
"How Great Is Our God" topped the Billboard Hot Christian Songs chart and stayed there for several weeks, marking its massive popularity.
Album Success
The song is a part of the album called “Arriving,” which was also well-received and had significant commercial success.
Accolades
“How Great Is Our God” was named Song of the Year at the 2006 Annual Dove Awards, a prestigious award ceremony for gospel music.
Impact on Pop Culture
The song has notably been covered by numerous artists of various genres, pointing to its lasting impact on pop culture beyond the Christian music scene.
Live Performances
Chris Tomlin often performs "How Great Is Our God" in his live performances. He even has a version where he sings choruses in several different languages.
Usage in Church Services
"How Great Is Our God" is frequently used in church services all over the world, included in songbooks and hymnals, and is a favorite for worship teams.
Timelessness
Even after over a decade since its release, the song continues to be popular and relevant, proving its timeless appeal.
Contribution to Contemporary Christian Music
"How Great Is Our God" has significantly influenced contemporary Christian music, inspiring many other artists to produce worship songs that connect with audiences globally.
Role in Passion Movement
The song is an emblematic part of the Passion Movement, a global ministry founded by Louie Giglio, enhancing its religious and spiritual symbolism.

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