Earth
Gateway Youth Lyrics
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Maker of the earth
By your word, by your word, you created
Life out of the dirt
Because you hold the world inside your hands
You can move mountains at your command
You hold the world inside your hands
God of glory you are wonderful, wonderful
Christ the mighty king of all the, all the, all the universe
You are holy, you are powerful, powerful
Lift my praises to the God above, God above, God above the earth
God above the earth
Lift our praises to the God above, God above, God above the earth
All the sea, all the land shows you glory
Tells of who you are
It's the love, it's the love of the maker
Shaping who we are
Because you hold the world inside your hands
You can move mountains at your command
You hold the world inside your hands
You can move mountains at your command
God of glory you are wonderful, wonderful
Christ the mighty king of all the, all the, all the universe
You are holy, you are powerful, powerful
Lift my praises to the God above, God above, God above the earth
God above the earth
Lift our praises to the God above, God above, God above the earth
God you hold the world up
So we lift your praise up
God you hold the world up
So we lift your praise up
God you hold the world up
So we lift your praise up
God you hold the world up
So we lift your praise up
God of glory you are wonderful, wonderful
Christ the mighty king of all the, all the, all the universe
You are holy, you are powerful, powerful
Lift my praises to the God above, God above, God above the earth
God above the earth
Lift our praises to the God above, God above, God above the earth
God above the earth
Lift our praises to the God above, God above, God above the earth
The song "Earth" by Gateway Youth is a beautiful display of adoration and praise towards God's sovereignty over the earth. The lyrics express that God is the first and the Alpha, and He created everything on earth by His word including life out of the dirt. The songwriters highlight the idea of God holding the world inside His hands, and He can move mountains just by His command. The chorus celebrates God as the God of glory, wonderful, holy, and powerful.
The second verse highlights the beauty of nature and how it glorifies God. It's sharp contrast from the first verse where the lyrics talk about God's power to create static elements of the earth, this verse talks about the beauty of living organisms and how God uses His love to shape what His hands created. Again the chorus is repeated to acknowledge that whatever God does, and whoever he is, he deserves all the praises.
In summary, the song "Earth" is a beautiful celebration of God's sovereignty over the earth, demonstrating that God is the creator and sustainer of the planet. The lyrics speak to God's ability to move mountains and control everything around us, as well as His infinite grace, love, and power.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the first, you're the first, you're the Alpha
You are the Beginning, the first and foremost, the Alpha
Maker of the earth
You are the Creator, the one who has fashioned the earth
By your word, by your word, you created
You brought into existence, using the power of your spoken word
Life out of the dirt
You formed life, from dust and earth
Because you hold the world inside your hands
You have the entire world under your control
You can move mountains at your command
You are capable of performing miracles and changing circumstances as you desire
God of glory you are wonderful, wonderful
You are full of glory and splendor beyond measure
Christ the mighty king of all the, all the, all the universe
Jesus Christ is the supreme ruler of the entire universe
You are holy, you are powerful, powerful
You are entirely pure, and possess unlimited power
Lift my praises to the God above, God above, God above the earth
I will express my admiration and worship to you, the Lord of all creation
All the sea, all the land shows you glory
Every part of the earth, from the seas to the land, displays your magnificence
Tells of who you are
All of creation bears witness to your nature and character
It's the love, it's the love of the maker
Your love for your creation is the reason for its existence
Shaping who we are
You are the one who has formed and shaped us into who we are today
God you hold the world up
You literally sustain and hold the entire world in place
So we lift your praise up
We will lift our voices and give you the praise and adoration that you deserve
Writer(s): Bethany Elise Bolmers, Michael Charles Paynter, Michael James Delorenzis, Michael John Best, Timothy Eric Bunawan
Contributed by Tyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.