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 Heavens Shall Declare
Geoff Bullock Lyrics
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All creation bows at the coming of the King
Every eye shall see, every heart will know
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord
See the coming of the King, holy is the Lord
Geoff Bullock’s song, “The Heavens Shall Declare,” is a powerful and moving celebration of the glory of God, as revealed through nature and the coming of the King. The opening line, “The heavens shall declare the glory of His name,” is a reference to Psalm 19:1, which proclaims, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands.” The song goes on to describe how all of creation—a reference to both the natural world and all living things—bows down in awe at the coming of the King. The repetition of the phrase “every eye shall see, every heart will know, every knee shall bow, every tongue confess” underscores the idea that no one will be able to deny or ignore the majesty and power of God.
The central message of “The Heavens Shall Declare” is one of praise and worship, as the song puts into words the awe and wonder that so many believers feel when encountering the majesty of God’s creation. The repetition of “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord” echoes the angelic chorus from Isaiah 6:3, in which the seraphim proclaim the greatness of God. This song acknowledges that the coming of the King is something to be celebrated and rejoiced in, as it represents the power and glory of God manifest in our world.
Line by Line Meaning
The heavens shall declare the glory of His name
The skies and all that comes from the heavens, such as the sun, the stars, the moon, and the planets, will proclaim the majesty and splendor of the Almighty's identity as a divinity.
All creation bows at the coming of the King
All of nature, including the animals and plants, acknowledge and demonstrate worship for the royal arrival of the Sovereign.
Every eye shall see, every heart will know
Everyone will witness and comprehend the magnificence of the Lord and be filled with belief and admiration.
Every knee shall bow, every tongue confess
Everyone will declare that the Lord is the highest authority and that all must submit to Him as their king and master.
Holy, holy, holy is the Lord
The Lord is pure and unfailing, and He is deserving of continuous praise and adoration.
See the coming of the King, holy is the Lord
Notice the arrival of the Ruler whose holiness is without equal and who merits exaltation.
Contributed by Oliver M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.