Over the years Geoff’s songs have been embraced by young and old alike. For the last eight years he has had up to six of those songs in the Australian “CCLI” charts. Geoff was a pioneering force behind the Sydney's Hillsong church movement, and convened the annual “Hillsong Conference” from its inception in 1987 until 1995.
Glory
Geoff Bullock Lyrics
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Majesty power and strength to the Lord of Lords (repeat)
Power and strength to the Lord of Lords (last time)
Power and strength to the Lord of Lords (last time)
Holy one all creation crowns
You King of Kings
Holy one King of Kings Lord of Lords Holy one
Jesus Lord with eyes unveiled
We will see your throne
Jesus Prince of Peace Son of God Emmanuel
The lyrics to Geoff Bullock's song "Glory" are a powerful declaration of praise to God. The opening lines declare "Glory to the King of Kings," acknowledging God as the highest authority and giving Him highest honor. The following lines, "Majesty power and strength to the Lord of Lords," serve as an affirmation of His divine nature - that God holds power and majesty over all things.
The repetition of the line "Power and strength to the Lord of Lords" at the end of each chorus serves to reiterate this point and bring the message home. The second verse continues the theme of God being holy and deserving of all praise and worship. The declaration of "Holy one all creation crowns" reminds listeners of God's role as creator and sustainer of all things.
Finally, the song culminates with the recognition of Jesus as the Son of God and Prince of Peace. The lines "Jesus Lord with eyes unveiled, we will see your throne" serve as a reminder that we will one day be able to fully see and understand the glory of God and His redemptive plan through Jesus Christ.
Overall, "Glory" is a powerful anthem of praise and affirmation of God's divine nature and role as king over all.
Line by Line Meaning
Glory to the King of Kings
We exalt and honor the highest authority and ruler of all kings
Majesty power and strength to the Lord of Lords (repeat)
We acknowledge the grandeur, might, and influence of the divine force that surpasses all other lords
Power and strength to the Lord of Lords (last time)
We reiterate that the ultimate power and might belong to the Lord above all other lords
Power and strength to the Lord of Lords (last time)
We repeat the affirmation that the highest strength and supremacy belong to the Lord that outranks all other lords
Holy one all creation crowns
We praise and esteem the divine being that is highly regarded and honored by all existent things
You King of Kings
We acknowledge and recognize you as the ruler and monarch above all other kings
Holy one King of Kings Lord of Lords Holy one
We repeat our tribute and reverence to the divine entity that outranks all kings and lords and is highly celebrated
Jesus Lord with eyes unveiled
We anticipate the time when we will see you as the all-knowing and sovereign Lord and Master
We will see your throne
We look forward to beholding your majestic and grand throne
Jesus Prince of Peace Son of God Emmanuel
We acknowledge you as the royal leader of tranquility, the offspring of the divine creator, and the God with us
Contributed by Alyssa F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Udoka Ihemaguba
Thank you