In 2008, after five solo album releases, and nine with Passion, Tomlin made the move from Texas to Atlanta to be a worship leader for Giglio’s new church, Passion City Church, with its first service being held in February of 2009. Tomlin has since released four solo worship albums, two Christmas albums, and one live album.
In 2013, Tomlin’s seventh album Burning Light debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming only the fourth album by a Christian artist to top that chart, along with Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) by Bob Carlisle, You Light Up My Life by LeeAnn Rimes, both in 1997, and TobyMac's Eye On It in 2012.
Tomlin has recorded some of the most famous songs ever in Christian music, such as How Great Is Our God, Holy Is The Lord, Our God, and Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)
Throughout his successful career, Tomlin has won 22 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy.
Chris Tomlin’s discography: The Noise We Make (2001)Not To Us (2002)Arriving (2004)Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)See The Morning (2006)Hello Love (2008)Glory In The Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) And If Our God Is For Us… (2010)How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011)Burning Lights (2013) Love Ran Red (2014)Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (2015) Never Lose Sight (2016)
Sovereign
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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Sovereign on the ocean floor
With me in the calm
With me in the storm
Sovereign in my greatest joy
Sovereign in my deepest cry
With me in the dark
With me at the dawn
In Your everlasting arms
All the pieces of my life
From beginning to the end
I can trust You
In Your never failing love
You work everything for good
God, whatever comes my way
I will trust You
Sovereign in the mountain air
Sovereign on the ocean floor
With me in the calm
With me in the storm
Sovereign in my greatest joy
Sovereign in my deepest cry
With me in the dark
With me at the dawn
In Your everlasting arms
All the pieces of my life
From beginning to the end
I can trust You
In Your never failing love
You work everything for good
God, whatever comes my way
I will trust You
God, whatever comes my way
I will trust you
All my hopes, all I need
Held in Your hands
All my life, all of me
Held in Your hands
All my fears, all my dreams
Held in Your hands
All my hopes, all I need
Held in Your hands
All my life, all of me
Held in Your hands
All my fears, all my dreams
Held in Your hands
In Your everlasting arms
All the pieces of my life
From beginning to the end
I can trust You
In Your never failing love
You work everything for good
God, whatever comes my way
I will trust You
God, whatever comes my way
I will trust You
God, whatever comes my way
I will trust You
The song "Sovereign" by Chris Tomlin is a beautiful expression of faith and trust in God. The lyrics illustrate the idea that no matter what the circumstances or challenges, God is with us always – in the calm and the storm, in our deepest cries and greatest joys. The phrase "Sovereign in the mountain air" and "Sovereign on the ocean floor" show that God is present and in control in all situations, whether on land or sea.
The repeated lines "In Your everlasting arms, all the pieces of my life, from beginning to the end, I can trust You" emphasize God's loving and protective nature. The lyrics also highlight the idea that we are held in God's hands – all our hopes, fears, and dreams. It is a reminder that God is with us through every aspect of our lives, and that trusting in Him will lead us to peace and comfort.
Overall, the song Sovereign is a beautiful expression of trust in God's plan for our lives. It inspires listeners to have faith in God's never-failing love and to trust Him, no matter what comes our way.
Line by Line Meaning
Sovereign in the mountain air
You are the supreme authority, reigning over everything even in the loftiest heights of the mountains
Sovereign on the ocean floor
You are the supreme authority, reigning over everything even in the darkest depths of the ocean
With me in the calm
You are with me and provide comfort when life is peaceful and still
With me in the storm
You are with me and provide strength when life is chaotic and tumultuous
Sovereign in my greatest joy
You are the supreme authority, reigning over everything even in my moments of greatest happiness
Sovereign in my deepest cry
You are the supreme authority, reigning over everything even in my moments of deepest sorrow
With me in the dark
You are with me and provide guidance through life's darkest moments
With me at the dawn
You are with me and provide hope for better days to come
In Your everlasting arms
I am safe and secure in your never-ending embrace
All the pieces of my life
Every aspect, every moment of my life is in your loving care
From beginning to the end
You are with me from my first breath until my last, and beyond into eternity
I can trust You
I have faith in your goodness and your plan for my life
In Your never failing love
Your love for me is constant and unwavering
You work everything for good
You use every circumstance for my ultimate benefit, even if I can't see it in the moment
God, whatever comes my way
No matter what life throws at me
I will trust You
I will have faith in your sovereignty and love
All my hopes, all I need
Every dream and desire I have, along with my basic necessities
Held in Your hands
Are in your loving control
All my life, all of me
Everything that makes up who I am
Held in Your hands
Are in your loving control
All my fears, all my dreams
Every worry and every aspiration
Held in Your hands
Are in your loving control
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Chris Tomlin, Jason Ingram, Jonas Myrin, Martin Chalk, Matt Redman
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Sovereign in the mountain air
Sovereign on the ocean floor
With me in the calm
With me in the storm
Sovereign in my greatest joy
Sovereign in my deepest cry
With me in the dark
With me at the dawn
In your everlasting arms
All the pieces of my life
From beginning to the end
I can trust you
In your never failing love
You work everything for good
God whatever comes my way
I will trust you
Sovereign in the mountain air
Sovereign on the ocean floor
With me in the calm
With me in the storm
Sovereign in my greatest joy
Sovereign in my deepest cry
With me in the dark
With me at the dawn
In your everlasting arms
All the pieces of my life
From beginning to the end
I can trust you
In your never failing love
You work everything for good
God whatever comes my way
I will trust you
God whatever comes my way
I will trust you
All my hopes
All I need
Held in your hands
@4themusicman
I was homeless when this song was released. I hated God's sovereignty at the time. Because I didn't feel loved. I didn't feel cared for. I didn't even feel liked. And even though the rest of that chapter in my life didn't turn out the way I wanted, I stand here today and testify that we can trust God. He is worthy to be praised. I think now more than ever, we need His tender mercy to envelope this nation. We are such wicked people. We need His grace. Father, I pray today as I'm typing these words, You would move in a mighty, rushing wind by Your Spirit. I pray You'd bring fathers back home. I pray You'd cause children to repent of their rebelliousness. I pray the cries of mothers would be heard by Your ears and that You would allow the lost to find You. And those that have strayed would renew their vows to You; to walk uprightly in the council of the godly. I pray You would cause Your bride, the Church, to cease her adulterous ways with the world and repent of her wickedness. I come before You today a broken and repentant heart. Nothing in my hands I bring. Only to Your cross I cling. In Jesus' name, Amen.
@ulricbrima5498
Ameen
@aracelimarrufo9208
Amen
@kathleenoconnor2329
Beautiful.
@rachellepiten5997
Thank you for this :)
@francinelewis6475
Amen. Thank you for allowing the Holy Spirit to speak through you. God Bless you🙏🏼❤️
@amieljohnespinosa213
Chris Tomlin,every time i go to U Tube, i find you my brother with songs very new to my hearing. You're surely great my brother in Christ! Gods richest blessing of His mighty Presence continually rest on you. Prayers for your family, every member of the band---Grace be multiplied to each of you.
@jackdeberry9461
God Bless! Have a great week and may you always grow in your relationship with God, The Holy Spirit, & our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! Praying for you and your family!
@WadeFisherOutdoors
Man, I love this song God you are so Good. 🙏 This song makes me think about my life all the ups n downs and where I am today and how much God has blessed me. I have certainly given him many reasons to give up on me but He never has or ever would and if your reading this no matter what you've done or what your going through God loves you and he sees you and he will never leave you or forsake you. 🙏
@anbu_kino94senjuie97
I use to be scared to say whatever comes my way I will trust you... where I use to work in the past I got nothing but abused from my managers... God didn't put me their at all, I did those jobs because it was decent pay, it was hard for me to explain to my parents what I was going through... I honestly did leave in the end... those jobs made me stronger & I always believed God provided me a better job...
I love this song because it puts all my troubles and anxiety in the hands of God... it's so strong... that no matter comes our way I will trust you...💯
Whoever is growing through this your not alone in the world🙌✝️.