How Great Is Our God

The song is a worshipful celebration of God’s greatness. It presents God as powerful, eternal, and worthy of praise, then moves from describing these qualities to a personal response: the singer’s heart joins in praise. The repeated invitation to sing suggests that this feeling is meant to be shared with others and, eventually, seen by the whole world.

Several images express divine power through familiar contrasts. God is “clothed in Majesty,” as if dressed in royal splendor, while being “wrapped” in light suggests radiance and purity. Darkness that hides and trembles at God’s voice portrays evil or fear as unable to stand against divine authority. “Time is in His hands” is an image of control over all time, not a literal description. “The Lion and the Lamb” brings together strength and gentleness.

The lyrics also state Christian beliefs directly, describing God as “three in one” and naming Father, Spirit, and Son. The song’s language is confident, but its images are poetic rather than detailed explanations. For example, the Lion and the Lamb may suggest different qualities of God at once, though the lyrics do not specify exactly what each image means. Overall, the song offers a declaration of faith and an invitation to praise, rather than a story or argument.