Awesome God
Bill Gloria Gaither Lyrics


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When He rolls up His sleeves
He ain't just puttin' on the ritz.
(our God is an awesome God)
There is thunder in His footsteps
And lightning in His fist.
(our God is an awesome God)
Well, the Lord wasn't joking
When He kicked 'em out of Eden.
It wasn't for no reason that He shed his blood.
His return is very close, so you better be believing:
Our God is an awesome God

Our God is an awesome God,
He reigns from heaven above.
With wisdom pow'r and love,
our God is an awesome God.

Our God is an awesome God,
He reigns from heaven above.
With wisdom pow'r and love,
our God is an awesome God.

When the sky was starless in the void of the night.
(our God is an awesome God)
He spoke into the darkness and created the light.
(our God is an awesome God)
Judgment and wrath he poured out on Sodom.
Mercy and grace He gave us at the cross.
I hope that we have not too quickly forgotten that
our God is an awesome God.

Our God is an awesome God,
He reigns from heaven above.
With wisdom pow'r and love,
our God is an awesome God.

Our God is an awesome God,
He reigns from heaven above.
With wisdom pow'r and love,
our God is an awesome God.

Our God is an awesome God,
He reigns from heaven above.
With wisdom pow'r and love,
our God is an awesome God.

Our God is an awesome God,
He reigns from heaven above.
With wisdom pow'r and love,
our God is an awesome God,





our God is an awesome God,
our God is an awesome God.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bill and Gloria Gaither's song "Awesome God" exalt the power and majesty of God. The song speaks of God's mighty actions throughout history, from casting Adam and Eve out of Eden to pouring out His wrath on Sodom. The chorus boldly proclaims that God reigns from heaven above with wisdom, power, and love, making Him truly awesome.


The use of metaphorical language in the opening lines helps to convey the sheer strength of God. The idea that "when He rolls up His sleeves / He ain't just puttin' on the ritz" suggests that God's power is beyond anything we can imagine. The reference to thunder and lightning in His footsteps and His fist further emphasizes that God is to be feared and revered. When the song speaks of God's creation of light and judgment and wrath on Sodom, it reminds us of the vastness of His power and His control over nature and history.


Overall, the central theme of the song is clear: God is an awesome God. The song urges us to never forget His might and majesty and to always remain faithful, for His return is near.


Line by Line Meaning

When He rolls up His sleeves He ain't just puttin' on the ritz. (our God is an awesome God)
God is not just putting on a show when He takes action; His power is real and mighty.


There is thunder in His footsteps And lightning in His fist. (our God is an awesome God)
God's power is so great that even His mere presence can create natural phenomena like thunder and lightning.


Well, the Lord wasn't joking When He kicked 'em out of Eden. It wasn't for no reason that He shed his blood. His return is very close, so you better be believing: Our God is an awesome God
God's actions throughout history, including the expulsion from Eden and the sacrifice of His Son, were not insignificant or done on a whim; we should take seriously His promises of future return.


When the sky was starless in the void of the night. (our God is an awesome God) He spoke into the darkness and created the light. (our God is an awesome God)
God's power is so great that He can create something as magnificent as light from nothing, showing His control over the universe.


Judgment and wrath he poured out on Sodom. Mercy and grace He gave us at the cross. I hope that we have not too quickly forgotten that our God is an awesome God.
Throughout history, God has both punished sin and shown His immense love and mercy; we should remember both aspects of His nature.


Our God is an awesome God, He reigns from heaven above. With wisdom pow'r and love, our God is an awesome God.
God is a wise, powerful, loving ruler who reigns over the universe.


our God is an awesome God, our God is an awesome God.
God is so great that His awesomeness is worth repeating and acknowledging multiple times.




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@jitzymarilinrosillosantur2886

When He rolls up His sleeves
He ain't just putting on the ritz
Our God is an awesome God
There is thunder in His footsteps
And lightning in His fists
Our God is an awesome God
The Lord wasn't joking
When He kicked 'em out of Eden
It wasn't for no reason
That He shed His blood
His return is very close
And so you better be believing that
Our God is an awesome God

Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from Heaven above
With wisdom power and love
Our God is an awesome God
And when the sky was starless
In the void of the night
Our God is an awesome God
He spoke into the darkness
And created the light
Our God is an awesome God
Judgment and wrath
He poured out on Sodom
Mercy and grace He gave us at the cross
I hope that we have not
Too quickly forgotten that
Our God is an awesome God



@VijayarajaSharma

When He rolls up His sleeves
He ain't just putting on the Ritz

Our God is an awesome God

There's thunder in His footsteps
And lightning in His fists

Our God is an awesome God

The Lord wasn't joking
When He kicked 'em out of Eden
And it wasn't for no reason
That He shed His blood
His return is very close
So you better be believing that
Our God is an awesome God

Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from Heaven above
With wisdom power and love
Our God is an awesome God

And when the sky was starless
In the void of the night

Our God is an awesome God

He spoke into the darkness
And created the light

Our God is an awesome God

Judgment and wrath
He poured out on the Sodom
Mercy and grace He gave us at the cross
I hope that you have not
Too quickly forgotten that
Our God is an awesome God

Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from Heaven above
With wisdom power and love
Our God is an awesome God

Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from Heaven above
With wisdom power and love
Our God is an awesome God

Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from Heaven above
With wisdom power and love
Our God is an awesome God

Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God



@nithishkumar3041

[Verse 1]
When He rolls up His sleeves
He ain't just putting on the ritz
(Our God is an awesome God)
There's thunder in His footsteps
And lightning in His fists
(Our God is an awesome God)
And the Lord wasn't joking
When He kicked 'em out of Eden
It wasn't for no reason
That He shed His blood
His return is very close
And so you better be believing that
Our God is an awesome God
[Chorus]
Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God

[Verse 2]
And when the sky was starless
In the void of the night
(Our God is an awesome God)
He spoke into the darkness
And created the light
(Our God is an awesome God)
Judgement and wrath
He poured out on Sodom
Mercy and grace
He gave us at the cross
I hope that we have not
Too quickly forgotten that
Our God is an awesome God

[Chorus]
Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God



@p.b.manohar1947

When He rolls up His sleeves
He ain't just putting on the ritz
There's thunder in His footsteps
And lightning in His fists
The Lord wasn't joking
When He kicked 'em out of Eden
It wasn't for no reason
That He shed His blood
His return is very close
And so you better be believing that
Our God is an awesome God
Our God is an awesome God
He reigns from heaven above
With wisdom, power, and love
Our God is an awesome God
And when the sky was starless
In the void of the night
(God is an awesome God)
He spoke into the darkness
And created the light
(God is an awesome God)
Judgement and wrath He poured out on Sodom
Mercy and grace He gave us at the cross
I hope that we have not
Too quickly forgotten that
Our God is an awesome God
Our God…



All comments from YouTube:

@jamellfoster6029

I'm at work thinking about God's Awesomeness. In 2012 I was 33 years old and diagnosed with cervical cancer. They said I'd be dead by age 34. God showed up and showed out. He healed me TOTALLY without any chemo and/or radiation or even a biopsy. This coming August, God Willing, I will be 41 years old. By His Stripes I am HEALED!!!! Our God truly is an Awesome God!!!!!!

@zinhlesikauke7207

But God showed up

@watchmano-lee6810

What a powerful testimony, praise the Lord!

@gaiuskuttappan1149

Amen.

@jennycyl3595

Hallelujah! All Glory to God!

@vyron4068

God is good

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@millionbees

I was a smoker and alcholist for 15years ....Jesus relieved me and gave his name to hold....its been 6 yrs since I am free because of his Grace...He is awesome God...Thnx to Jesus and the people of Israel been Blessing to the world....

@rexcherry33

whats an alcholist? someone that turns objects into gold? hahah

@akasumi8636

Praise the lord jesus christ AMEN God almighty be with you always AMEN

@beria143

Wow ! The last line of your's is lovely ❀️

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