Our God is Greater
Chris Tomlin Lyrics


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A refuge for the poor
A shelter from the storm
This is our God
He will wipe away your tears
And return your wasted years
This is our God
Ooh, ooh, this is our God
Ooh, ooh, this is our God

A father to the orphan
A healer to the broken
This is our God
He brings peace to our madness
And comfort in our sadness
This is our God
Ooh, ooh, this is our God
Ooh, ooh, this is our God

This is the one we have waited for
This is the one we have waited for
This is the one we have waited for
Ooh, ooh, this is our God
Hey

A fountain for the thirsty
A lover for the lonely
This is our God
He brings glory to the humble
And crowns for the faithful
This is our God
Ooh, ooh, this is our God
Ooh, ooh, this is our God

And this is the one we have waited for
This is the one we have waited for
This is the one we have waited for
Ooh, ooh, this is our God
Oh Lord

You are the one we have waited for
You are the one we have waited for
You are the one we have waited for
Ooh, ooh, this is our God
Ooh, ooh, this is our God
Hey
Hey

You are the one
You are the one




There is none like you Jesus
There is none like you, Jesus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Chris Tomlin's song "This Is Our God" speak about the characteristics and qualities of God. The first two lines of the song describe God as a refuge for the poor and a shelter from the storm. This can be interpreted as God being a safe haven for those who are going through difficult times and providing protection for them during struggles. The following lines emphasize how God will wipe away tears and return wasted years, indicating that he is a source of hope and restoration.


The next verse talks about God's role as a father to the orphan and a healer to the broken, highlighting his compassion and care for those who are in need. The lines "He brings peace to our madness and comfort in our sadness" suggest that God can bring a sense of calm and comfort to even the most chaotic and difficult situations.


The chorus repeats the phrase "this is our God" while adding adjectives to describe God's various qualities, such as being a lover for the lonely and a fountain for the thirsty. The emphasis on how God brings glory to the humble and crowns for the faithful speaks to the idea of God being a rewarder of those who have faith in him.


Overall, the lyrics to "This Is Our God" celebrate God's ability to provide hope, comfort, and restoration for those who put their faith in him.


Line by Line Meaning

A refuge for the poor
Our God is a safe haven for those who are financially and emotionally impoverished.


A shelter from the storm
Our God is a place of protection during tumultuous times and difficult situations.


This is our God
Our God is the one who we worship and put all our faith and trust in.


He will wipe away your tears
Our God provides comfort and solace during times of pain and sorrow.


And return your wasted years
Our God is capable of restoring and renewing time that was previously lost or squandered.


Ooh, ooh, this is our God
We rejoice and celebrate in the name of our God with excitement and enthusiasm.


A father to the orphan
For those without a parental figure, our God is a nurturing and loving father.


A healer to the broken
Our God has the power to mend those who are emotionally or physically broken.


He brings peace to our madness
When our lives are in chaos, our God brings serenity and calmness to the situation.


And comfort in our sadness
Our God brings consolation and relief to us when we are feeling upset or disheartened.


This is the one we have waited for
Our God is the one we have been anticipating and yearning for with all our hearts.


Ooh, ooh, this is our God
We express our admiration and reverence for our God, who is the reason for our songs and worship.


A fountain for the thirsty
Our God is a source of refreshment for those who are spiritually thirsty or in need of sustenance.


A lover for the lonely
For those who feel alone or unloved, our God is a caring and affectionate companion.


He brings glory to the humble
Our God praises those who are modest, self-effacing, and down-to-earth.


And crowns for the faithful
Our God rewards those who remain devoted and steadfast in their faith, with great honor and distinction.


Oh Lord
We call upon and acknowledge our God as the supreme and all-powerful being.


You are the one we have waited for
Our God is the one we have longed for and have been ardently seeking all along.


There is none like you Jesus
Our God is completely unique and stands alone in his unmatched qualities and characteristics.




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Chris Tomlin, Jesse Pryor Reeves

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GOSPEL MESSAGE
❤✝️ The message of the Gospel is: You have sins and will be away from God in hell. God loves you and doesn't want that. He wants you to be with Him in ETERNAL life or HEAVEN. To wash away your sins, He became flesh and paid the price of your sins on the CROSS. Accept Him in your heart, your sins (which He paid the price) will be washed away, and you will receive the GUARANTEE of HEAVEN, the HOLY SPIRIT who dwells in you forever. ✝️❤
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There is a reason you're here. There's a reason you were drawn here. God wants you to be in His Family. Give your sjns to Jesus. He is the Only One who claims and does:
He takes away all your sins, meaning He will remove the spirit of the sin of Adam and Eve off of you and gives you His Holy Spirit, the only GUARANTEE of HEAVEN (the real JANNAH).
Don't go to the afterlife WITH your sins, give them all to JESUS. He will prove you that He has taken all your sins by the Everlasting Peace of the Holy Spirit that will dwell in you forever.
I'm an Iranian EX-muslim CHRISTIAN, praise to my LORD and my GOD, JESUS CHRIST the ALMIGHTY (Revelation1: 8).
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Say: Jesus, I heard You take away all my sins if I believe in You. I have sins. Who doesn't? But I want to believe in You Jesus. Please take away all my sins and give me Your Holy Spirit, the GUARANTEE of HEAVEN. From now on, I will trust in You and You Alone. Amen.



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