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.
The Great Southland
Geoff Bullock Lyrics
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This is our future, this is our hope
A land of reaping, a land of harvest
This is our land, this is our home
This is the Great Southland of the Holy Spirit
A land of red dust plains and summer rains
To this sunburn land we will see a flood
This is a nation, this is our land
This land of plenty, this land of hope
The richest harvest is in her peoples
We see revival, His Spirit comes
This is our nation, this is our land
This lucky country of dreams gone dry
And to these people we see a harvest
And to this land, His Spirit comes
This is our nation, this is our land
This lucky country of dreams gone dry
And to these people we see a harvest
And to this land, His Spirit comes
Geoff Bullock's song "The Great Southland" is a tribute to Australia, or more specifically, to the spiritual power that lies within the country. The song opens with a declaration that this is the land of the Australian people, their home and their future. The land itself is described as one of reaping and harvest, with a great potential waiting to be unlocked.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the spiritual significance of Australia. It is the Great Southland of the Holy Spirit, a land of red dust plains and summer rains. The imagery suggests a place of both hardship and beauty, a place where the power of nature is always present. The final line of the chorus, "And to this Great Southland His Spirit comes," conveys the idea that the land has an important spiritual destiny that is waiting to be fulfilled.
The second and third verses of the song build on the themes established in the first. Australia is, again, described as a land of plenty, a place where people can find hope and build a better future. The focus then shifts to the Australian people themselves, who are seen as the richest harvest of this land. The song suggests that a spiritual revival is imminent, with the Holy Spirit about to descend upon the country and its people.
Line by Line Meaning
This is our nation, this is our land
We, as Australians, have a unique identity and share a sense of belonging to our homeland.
This is our future, this is our hope
We have a collective vision for a bright, prosperous future for ourselves and future generations.
A land of reaping, a land of harvest
Australia has bountiful resources, and we have benefited greatly from our exploitation of them.
This is our land, this is our home
We have a profound connection to our land, which sustains us and shapes our unique culture.
This is the Great Southland of the Holy Spirit
We are a nation with a strong Christian heritage, and our shared faith has helped shape our identity.
A land of red dust plains and summer rains
Our climate is harsh, but beautiful, and our landscape reflects the unique character of our nation.
To this sunburn land we will see a flood
Despite the challenges we face, we have faith that a bright future is yet to come.
And to this Great Southland His Spirit comes
We believe that our faith will continue to guide us and shape our nation's future.
The richest harvest is in her peoples
Our nation's greatest resource is its people, and we are rich in diversity, culture, and talent.
We see revival, His Spirit comes
Through our faith and collective efforts, we can realise a brighter future for ourselves and our nation.
This lucky country of dreams gone dry
We are a fortunate nation, but with great privilege comes great responsibility, and we must work hard to maintain our prosperity.
And to these people we see a harvest
We must recognise the value of each individual and work together to ensure that everyone can contribute to our nation's success.
And to this land, His Spirit comes
We believe that our faith and shared values will continue to guide us and shape our nation's future.
Contributed by Jackson W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@benjamindavid3654
A Testament To The Faith:
By Ben David.
Dear Father Jesus Our Messiah God;
Thou Art Gracious Father Unto All The World;
You Father God Did Create The Heavens And The Earth;
And Have Set Them In Their Place By Their Names;
In Accordance To The Word Of Your Lord;
Let Us Praise You Father God In The Name You Have Given Us;
By Which All May Be Saved;
And Come To You For Deliverance From Darkness And Oppression;
For By Your Word You Have Established The Promise Given To All;
For By Your Word Everything Has Been Established By Thy Faith;
Lord, Almighty God;
We Have Our Minds In Fear But Our Hearts Have Been Opened By Thy Grace;
For Thy Work Is Finished;
In The Arms Of Your Word Lord Jesus We Are Safe;
And Eternal In You;
For Your Word Has Filled All The World From The Heavens You Declared In Faith;
And Have Set The Pathways Of The Heavens That None May Reproach Thy Throne;
And Have Taken The Oppressed As Thy Servants And Children Alike;
For Thou Art Mighty To Deliver And Ready To Receive Unto Thee That Which Is Thee;
For Thy Words Sake;
And By The Merit You Have Put On Faith That We Can Receive You Lord Father God;
By Faith Alone In Your Word...
We Praise You Father Jesus;
In You Alone We Are Forever Safe;
We Thank You...
Amen
@Elaine-mi8rr
Im about to go sleep but this song popped into my spirit and i had to come listen before i sleep. I still feel that cry from the soul Lord flood our lands our souls our beings and our world with your Holy Spirit 😭😭😭
@p.alhadeffromrio
And we will sing this oustanding hymm on our Saturday mass at Our Lady of the Mission, Craigie, Western Australia to praise and bless our beautiful country. ✨🙏🦘Australia 🦘🙏✨
@dorothyholmes9022
Australia day. As I listen, it is a song to our God and a reminder of where he situated us. What a wonderful great south land he gave us. Yes, I love this song.
@antoinettekrol4785
God Bless you Geoff Bullock!
@davidgiles6012
Geoff I have known him for years his music is as fresh as the first time I heard it God’s Gift is being used thank you Geoff
@annereeves1266
Today, as we see so much strife across our land, with protests, Freedom rally’s in each state and across the world
As I was praying for our Nation, this song came into my thoughts.
We ARE the Great Southland of the Holy Spirit, we will see revival come 🙌🙌🙌🔥🔥🔥
@calvarylife
Should be the National Anthem
@warriors4god587
Great song, I think we will steal it for South Africa.
@mainguyen-od5nd
This great song , we are going to singing on our church soon . I love ❤️ this song.
@DrBillyBay
Praise Jesus! Praise the Lord