GOD
Donald Lawrence/The Tri-City Singers Lyrics


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Oh thou who knowest my beginning
Thou who created the plan
Who orchestrated my life's journey
God, you are my god

God of decisions, creator of answers
Thou who ordained my way
Through my transition, held my position
God, you are my god

I will forever give you praise
Honor and celebrate your name
God of the past, present, and who is to come
Oh (god, you are my god)

(I will) forever give you praise
(Honor and) celebrate your name
(God of the) past, present, and who is to come
God, you are my god

(I will) forever give you praise
(Honor and) celebrate your name
(God of the) past, present
And who is to come
Who is to come

Whatever you do with (me) it's alright
(You have my total trust), you have my trust
(Glory and) honor, (dominion and) power
(God, you are my god

God, oh god
You are the only wise god

(Oh thou who knowest my beginning)
(God, you are my god)





God, you are my god

Overall Meaning

In this song, Donald Lawrence is expressing his gratitude and devotion to God, acknowledging Him as the one who has known his beginning, created the plan for his life, and guided him through its journey. Lawrence believes that God is the ultimate decision-maker and creator of answers, who has always been present in his life and provided guidance and support during times of transition. He asserts that God is the God of the past, present, and future, and that he will continue to praise and honor His name always. Lawrence's declaration of trust in God shows his deep reverence and appreciation for His wisdom and power.


The lyrics of this song are a reflection of Donald Lawrence's personal relationship with God and offer a message of hope and inspiration to listeners. The song has become a popular gospel anthem, encouraging people to put their trust in God as the ultimate authority in their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh thou who knowest my beginning
Acknowledging God as the one who knows the singer's origin and source of existence


Thou who created the plan
Recognizing God as the architect or designer of the singer's life plan


Who orchestrated my life's journey
Realizing that God is the one responsible for guiding and directing the path of the singer's life


God, you are my god
Affirming God's divinity as the deity the artist follows and worships


God of decisions, creator of answers
Describing God as the ultimate source of answers and solutions to the artist's problems and questions


Thou who ordained my way
Acknowledging God as the one who established and directed the singer's route in life


Through my transition, held my position
Grateful to God for being a constant support and strength during times of change and instability


I will forever give you praise
Committing to praising and worshiping God for all eternity


Honor and celebrate your name
Showing respect and gratitude towards God's name and person


God of the past, present, and who is to come
Recognizing God's power and control over time - past, present, and future


You have my total trust
Placing faith and confidence in God's ability to handle the singer's life


Glory and honor, dominion and power
Ascribing majesty, authority, and supremacy to God's name and character


God, you are my god
Reiterating the singer's loyalty and devotion to God


You are the only wise god
Affirming God's exclusivity as the only source of true wisdom and knowledge




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DONALD LAWRENCE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@JESUSREIGNSAmen

Verse 1:
Oh Thou who knowest my beginning,
Thou who created the plan,
who orchestrated my life's journey;
God, You are my God.

Verse 2:
God of decisions, Creator of answers,
Thou who ordained my way,
through my transition, held my position;
God, You are my God.

Chorus 1:
I will forever give You praise,
honor and celebrate Your name,
God of the past, present, and Who is to come;
oh (God, You are my God).

Verse 1

Chorus 2:
(I will) forever give You praise,
(honor and) celebrate Your name,
(God of the) past, present, and Who is to come;
God, You are my God.

(I will) forever give You praise,
(honor and) celebrate Your name,
(God of the) past, present,
and Who is to come,
Who is to come...

Bridge:
Whatever You do with (me) it's alright,
(You have my total trust), You have my trust.
(Glory and) honor, (dominion and) power;
(God, You are my God).

Vamp:
God, oh God,
You are the only wise God.

Ending:
(Oh Thou who knowest my beginning),
(God, You are my God).

God, You are my God.
(repeat as desired)



All comments from YouTube:

@ladyzalayne

Through my transition, held my position ( 4 open heart surgeries, 2 heart attacks, 2 cardiac arrests & 6 strokes, as of yesterday) I will FOREVER give YOU praise!!! #myGOD

@flyytattedtee

This was the first song I ever ministered too at the age of 8, I'm 25 now wow!!

@kekem.5136

I learned this song when o was on the mass choir at my church, Lord takeme back to the place where it was just about YOU 😢!❤❤I was much happier there

@sanfordmba3555

I heard this song fully in a service of songs yesterday. It still rings in my head. God is still God, our circumstances notwithstanding.

@valeriefreeman9623

This was the song I walked down the aisle to! So Beautiful & Powerful...
My God!

@tolulopeoyetunde6025

I woke up from my sleep singing this song this morning! Lord despite all my circumstances I will forever give u praise!!

@cmebans35

🙌♥️

@lisabeckles6957

I will forever give You praise Lord. I bought this CD years ago but have not listened to it in years. This mornimg God just dropped this song in my spirit and I am so glad to find it here and share it with my family. I sent it to a few gospel DJs in my nation too, so this generation can have the blessing of thiis tremendous song.

@rhondasteward5123

I can't wait to see His eyes when I sing it to Him, with all my might! The very same way she screams the blessings she was so blessed to receive, I"ll scream even louder! As a matter of fact, I'll start rehearsing my scream of praise to my God right now!

@catsmeow9025

Thank you God for the soloist Erica Bratton McCullough; now she is with the GOD she sung so beautifully about. Angels do truly walk among us!!!

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