During the next two decades Carman changed the face of Christian music and evolved contemporary evangelism into what it is today. Carman established "Carman World Outreach," a non-profit organization that helps touch the lives of literally millions of people worldwide. Billboard Magazine recognized Carman's influence in Christian music by first naming him "Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year" in 1990. He has received numerous gold and platinum albums and videos. Even with all this success, the heartbeat of this Champion for Christ continues to beat strong for the souls of people who need Jesus. As an outflow of this passion, Carman had more than 50,000 people attend his "Music for Peace" crusade in Johannesburg, South Africa. These numbers topped the charts as his largest concert crusade ever, until more than 70,000 people packed the legendary Texas Stadium, making it the largest Christian concert in history.
For over 26 years, Carman has entertained, encouraged and preached the Gospel to millions-crossing denominational, cultural and ethnic lines. During this time, he has never compromised the call to take the Gospel to every person.
Carman died on February 16, 2021 (28 days after his 65th birthday) in a Las Vegas hospital, after a series of complications resulting from surgery to repair a hiatal hernia. He was survived by his ex-wife, five stepchildren and ten step-grandchildren.
Great God
Carman Lyrics
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God sits on the throne
God is strong in battle
God is God alone
God wise and merciful
God is sovereign Lord
God is pure and holy
God reigns forevermore
He's a great God, a righteous King
Ruler over everything
He's a great God, we will proclaim
Honor and glory to his name
God holds up the universe
God sustains the soul
God exalts and God puts down
God is in control
God's glory is eternal
God is love and peace
God knows all, sees all, is all
God is to be praised
(chorus)
Blessing and glory and wisdom
Thanksgiving and honor and power and might
Be to our God forever and ever
And all the saints said
Holy...Holy
Holy...Holy
Holy...Holy
Is, His, Name
Great God, great God
(chorus)(4x)
The lyrics to Carman's "Great God" are a powerful declaration of the greatness and sovereignty of God. The song begins by emphasizing that God is a God of righteousness, sitting on the throne and strong in battle. The repetition of "God is God alone" emphasizes the exclusivity of God's position and power as the only true God. The following lines highlight God's wisdom, mercy, and sovereignty, and His pure and holy nature. The chorus then powerfully proclaims that He is a great God, a righteous King and ruler over everything. The lyrics continue to exalt God's power and control, as He holds up the universe and sustains the soul. God's glory is eternal, and He is characterized by love, peace, and omniscience. The powerful ending brings all the saints together in unison to declare God's holiness and greatness, repeatedly singing "Holy...Holy" and proclaiming His name as the Great God.
Line by Line Meaning
God is a God of righteousness
God is the embodiment of all that is right and just in this world
God sits on the throne
God is the ruler of the universe and all that is in it
God is strong in battle
God has the power to overcome any enemy or obstacle that may come our way
God is God alone
There is no one like God, and no one can compare to His greatness
God wise and merciful
God has the perfect balance of wisdom and mercy to guide and care for us
God is sovereign Lord
God has complete control over everything and is the ultimate authority in our lives
God is pure and holy
God is completely untainted by sin and is wholly righteous and good
God reigns forevermore
God's reign and authority extends for all of eternity and will never end
He's a great God, a righteous King
God is truly great and His righteousness is unmatched
Ruler over everything
God has power and control over everything that exists
We will proclaim
We will loudly and proudly announce the greatness of God to all who will hear
Honor and glory to his name
We will show respect and praise to God and bring glory to His name
God holds up the universe
God provides the support and stability for the entire universe to exist and flourish
God sustains the soul
God provides the emotional and spiritual strength necessary to sustain our souls through difficult times
God exalts and God puts down
God has the power to lift up or humble anyone as He sees fit
God is in control
God has total and complete control over all things, both big and small
God's glory is eternal
God's glory and greatness extends far beyond our limited understanding of time and space
God is love and peace
God embodies the perfect love and peace that we all long for
God knows all, sees all, is all
God has complete knowledge and understanding of all things, and is present in all things
God is to be praised
God is worthy of our praise and adoration, and we should lift Him up in all that we do
Blessing and glory and wisdom
We should offer our blessings, glory, and wisdom to God as an act of worship
Thanksgiving and honor and power and might
We should also offer our thanksgiving, honor, power, and might to God
Be to our God forever and ever
Our worship and praise for God should last for all eternity
Holy...Holy
Refers to the holiness and purity of God
Is, His, Name
His name is synonymous with all that He is
Great God, great God
God is truly great, and we should proclaim this truth over and over again
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM T. HALL
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@obal7987
A young kid in Africa, My dad introduced me to Carman in the 90's. I was instantly hooked to his stories, story telling, music, passion and message. God bless you Carman.
@Opensourcerer12
I could have written this comment and it be true for me too 😂. From SA!
@johnpolitis7929
This video is heresy and blasphemy. Carman is in Hell because he was not Catholic and only baptized Catholics go to Heaven.
@msjaebea
RIP dear Carmen! I know tonight you are rejoicing in the arms of you Lord Jesus!!
@marissagutierrez2357
Yes amen! Glory to God bro Carman he is on the Heaven with all the angels singing GLORY TO THE LAMB OF GOD🙏🙏🙏
@marvinclay4476
RIP Carman. To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
2 Corinthians 5:8
@arlenecapriotti3022
Read John 3:13
@karenfeatherston5614
So sad to learn of his passing today. What an amazing storyteller and evangelist for Jesus Christ!!!
@lindatrollinger4173
I Pray his family will be comforted. I will always listen to his music. He is with JESUS CHRIST
@joshposh7239
this was the first song I thought about ... went to plenty of Carman concerts when I was younger