Gloria
Lakewood Church Lyrics
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Righteous run in and are safe
Heaven and earth Are held within its power Glory to His name
The name of the Lord Is an everlasting promise
Goodness and mercy and grace
Every nation Will bow before Jesus
Glory to His name
Yesterday today and forever Gloria
The name of the Lord Is a strong and mighty tower
Righteous run in and are safe
Heaven and earth Are held within its power
Glory to His name
The name of the Lord Is an everlasting promise
Goodness and mercy and grace
Every nation Will bow before Jesus
Glory to His name
(And We say) And we say gloria, gloria, gloria. Yesterday today and forever
Gloria
Glo - - - - - - - ria in excelcis Deo
Glo - - - - - - - ria in excelcis De - - - - o
The lyrics to Lakewood Church's song "Gloria" center around praising the name of the Lord, which is described as a strong and mighty tower that offers safety to the righteous who seek refuge within it. The song also emphasizes the power of the Lord, noting that both heaven and earth are held within its grasp, a testament to the greatness and omnipotence of God. The chorus of the song repeats the word "gloria," which translates to "glory" in Latin, highlighting the central theme of the song - praising the Lord for all that he has done and all that he represents.
In addition to praising the name of the Lord, the lyrics also make reference to the promises of God, specifically pointing to his everlasting nature as well as his inherent goodness, mercy, and grace. The song suggests that every nation will eventually bow before Jesus, further emphasizing his power and ultimate authority over all things. The repetitive nature of the song's lyrics, particularly the chorus, helps to emphasize the message of the song and its overall theme of glorifying the Lord.
Line by Line Meaning
The name of the Lord Is a strong and mighty tower
The Lord's name is a symbol of strength and might, it can offer protection to the righteous
Righteous run in and are safe
Those who are morally right can find safety in the name of the Lord
Heaven and earth Are held within its power
The name of the Lord has power over everything in heaven and on earth
Glory to His name
Praise and honor to the name of the Lord
The name of the Lord Is an everlasting promise
The Lord's name represents a promise that is eternal
Goodness and mercy and grace
The Lord embodies love, kindness, and compassion
Every nation Will bow before Jesus
All nations will come to recognize Jesus as the Lord
And we say gloria, gloria, gloria. Yesterday today and forever Gloria
We celebrate and praise the Lord now and forevermore
Gloria
Glory, honor, and praise to the Lord
Glo - - - - - - - ria in excelcis Deo
Glory to God in the highest
Glo - - - - - - - ria in excelcis De - - - - o
Glory to God in the highest, God among us
Writer(s): Israel Houghton, Cindy Ratcliff
Contributed by Aiden Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.