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"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.more »
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- 2005
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The splendor of the 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 voiceHow great is our God, sing with meHow great is our God, and all will seeHow great, how great is our GodAge 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 LambName above all namesWorthy of our praiseMy heart will singHow great is our GodHow great is our God, sing with meHow great is our God, and all will seeHow great, how great is our God
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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 ReceptionThe 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. |
PerformanceTomlin 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 DiversityThe 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 SuccessThe 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 CultureThe 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 PerformancesChris 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. |
TimelessnessEven 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 MovementThe 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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