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How Great Is Our God Lyrics

“How Great Is Our God” is a CCM worship song from Chris Tomlin’s 2004 album Arriving. In addition to rising to #1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs, the song has become ubiquitous in churches nationwide… Read More [Verse 1]The splendor of a King, clothed in majestyLet all the earth rejoiceAll the earth rejoiceHe wraps himself in Light, and darkness tries to hideAnd trembles at His voiceTrembles at His voice[Chorus]How great is our God, sing with meHow great is our God, and all will seeHow great, how great is our God[Verse 2]Age to age He standsAnd time is in His handsBeginning and the endBeginning and the endThe Godhead Three in OneFather Spirit SonThe Lion and the LambThe Lion and the Lamb[Chorus]How great is our God, sing with meHow great is our God, and all will seeHow great, how great is our GodSee Chris Tomlin LiveGet tickets as low as $45You might also like[Bridge]Name above all namesWorthy of our praiseMy heart will singHow great is our God[Chorus]How great is our God, sing with meHow great is our God, and all will seeHow great, how great is our God5EmbedCancel

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“How Great Is Our God” is a CCM worship song from Chris Tomlin’s 2004 album Arriving. In addition to rising to #1 on the Billboard Hot Christian Songs, the song has become ubiquitous in churches nationwide and even won the GMA Dove Award for “Worship Song of the Year” twice in both 2006 and 2008.

The song has been covered countless times by artists like CeCe Winans, Ben Tankard, Israel Houghton, Don Moen, and many others.

Confirming the songs enduring popularity even outside of Christendom, the song was famously included in a 2017 Grammy performance by Chance The Rapper of his song “How Great” featuring Kirk Franklin and Tamela Mann after winning the award for Best New Artist.

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