1) Housefires were a… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two bands called Housefires.
1) Housefires were a Post-Hardcore band from Portsmouth, UK formed in 2011. Some of the members are now in a band called Provoke.
They put out an awesome EP called Before The Ceiling Caves in 2012.
Members:
Daniel Callis - Vocals
Joe Spratt - Guitar, vocals
Oliver 'Ollie' Soundy - Guitar, vocals
Tom - Bass
Nathan Goodridge - Drums (RIP 2014)
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2) Housefires is a worship band from Atlanta, Georgia, active since 2014.
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Great Is The Lord
Housefires Lyrics
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Strength and beauty be
Unto your name, Ancient of days
You're Holy
And we tremble before your throne
Our hearts prepare you room
We come and adore, ruined before your glory
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise
Sing in splendor, in majesty
Strength and beauty be
Unto your name, Ancient of days
You're Holy
And we tremble before your throne
Our hearts prepare you room
We come and adore, ruined before your glory
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise
You are Holy
You are Holy
You're crowned with wonders, majesty
You are Holy
You are Holy
You're crowned with wonders, majesty
In the morning
In the evening
At the end of all days
I will sing
I will shout
You are worthy of praise
I will sing
I will shout
You are worthy of praise
I will sing,
I will shout
You are worthy of praise
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise
You are Holy
You are Holy
You're crowned with wonders, majesty
You are Holy
You are Holy
You're crowned with wonders, majesty
You are Holy
You are Holy
You're crowned with wonders, majesty
You are Holy
You are Holy
You're crowned with wonders, majesty
You are Holy
You are Holy
You're crowned with wonders, majesty
We sing Holy
You are Holy
You're crowned with wonders, majesty
You are Holy
You are Holy
You're crowned with wonders, majesty
The song "Great Is The Lord" by Housefires is a worship song that praises God's greatness and holiness. The lyrics open with an invitation to sing and exalt God's majesty and splendor. The song acknowledges that God is not only beautiful but also strong and mighty. In the second verse, the lyrics acknowledge God's ancient presence, as the "Ancient of Days," which further emphasizes His everlasting nature. The worshipers then declare their reverence for God and acknowledge their human inadequacy before His glory, "Our hearts prepare you room, We come and adore, ruined before your glory."
Overall, the lyrics of the song communicate the greatness of God and His holiness. The chorus repeats the declaration that God is most worthy of all praise, emphasizing His supremacy and might over all creation. The second half of the song reiterates God's holiness, declared with wonder and majesty, while the final verses emphasize the worshipers' commitment to praising God throughout their lives, "In the morning, In the evening, At the end of all days, I will sing, I will shout, You are worthy of praise."
In summary, this song urges listeners to join in worship and exalt God's greatness while acknowledging His holy and eternal nature. It highlights our human limitations before a God who is all-powerful and majestic, but who also deserves our praises and adoration throughout our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing in splendor, in majesty
We sing with great magnificence and grandeur
Strength and beauty be
You possess both great power and lovely qualities
Unto your name, Ancient of days
All glory is given to you, who has been around since the beginning of time
You're Holy
You are pure and perfect
And we tremble before your throne
We are in awe and filled with reverence in your presence
Our hearts prepare you room
We make space in our hearts to welcome you
We come and adore, ruined before your glory
We come to worship you, recognizing our own brokenness before your greatness
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise
You are the highest and most deserving of all our praise and worship
You are Holy
You are pure and perfect
You're crowned with wonders, majesty
You possess amazing and stunning qualities and characteristics
In the morning
When the day begins
In the evening
When the day ends
At the end of all days
At the conclusion of all time
I will sing
I will joyously make music
I will shout
I will loudly proclaim
You are worthy of praise
You deserve to be praised and honored
We sing Holy
We declare how pure and perfect you are
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing, Integrity Music
Written by: JOSEPH PAT BARRETT, BEN SMITH, DANIEL BASHTA
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JoJo
Sing in splendor, in majesty.
Strength and beauty be.
Unto your name, Ancient of days,
You're Holy.
And we tremble before your throne,
Our hearts prepare you room.
We come and adore, ruined before your glory.
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise.
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise.
Sing in splendor, in majesty.
Strength and beauty be.
Unto your name, Ancient of days,
You're Holy.
And we tremble before your throne,
Our hearts prepare you room.
We come and adore, ruined before your glory.
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise,
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise,
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise,
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise.
You are Holy,
You are Holy.
You're crowned with wonders, majesty.
You are Holy,
You are Holy.
You're crowned with wonders, majesty.
Briana Perez
One of my all time favorites from Housefires <3
Jeffrey Ross
Yes He is Holy! clothed in Majesty!
JoJo
Sing in splendor, in majesty.
Strength and beauty be.
Unto your name, Ancient of days,
You're Holy.
And we tremble before your throne,
Our hearts prepare you room.
We come and adore, ruined before your glory.
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise.
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise.
Sing in splendor, in majesty.
Strength and beauty be.
Unto your name, Ancient of days,
You're Holy.
And we tremble before your throne,
Our hearts prepare you room.
We come and adore, ruined before your glory.
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise,
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise,
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise,
Great is the Lord most worthy of all praise.
You are Holy,
You are Holy.
You're crowned with wonders, majesty.
You are Holy,
You are Holy.
You're crowned with wonders, majesty.
mieke4christ
I absolutely LOVED IT, such a beautiful song! I 💚💛💜❤️💙 YOU MY JESUS!!!!😃😂🌺🙏🏻💖
1BlueStarRising
I so enjoyed this very dearly ! ! ! Praise God in Heaven Amen.......
TJ Bliss
Pat is my favorite singer for real🙌🏽
Janie J
He is a Psalmist!!
DrTucsonJim
This video really blesses me. I feel so much love for the Lord as I sing along and worship His Greatness, His Worthiness, His Holiness, His Beauty that is crowned in wonders, majesty. The Lord is surely with this congregation.
PeterandAnn Towle
Ancient of days... you are holy... what beautiful music from housefires... it registers deep unto deep...
DrTucsonJim
This video continues to bless me. I watch it and praise the Lord every day.