O Great God
Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team Lyrics
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Occupy my lowly heart;
Own it all and reign supreme,
Conquer every rebel power.
Let no vice or sin remain
That resists Your holy war.
You have loved and purchased me
Make me Yours forevermore.
I was blinded by my sin,
Had no ears to hear Your voice,
Did not know Your love within,
Had no taste for heaven's joys;
Then Your Spirit gave me life,
Opened up Your Word to me;
Through the gospel of Your Son,
Gave me endless hope and peace.
Gave me endless hope and peace!
Help me now to live a life
That's dependent on Your grace;
Keep my heart and guard my soul
From the evils that I face.
You are worthy to be praised
With my every thought and deed.
O great God of highest heaven
Glorify Your Name through me.
You are worthy to be praised
With my every thought and deed.
O great God of highest heaven
Glorify Your Name through me.
Glorify Your Name through me.
The song "O Great God" by Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team is a heartfelt prayer that speaks of surrendering to God's sovereignty and grace. The first verse sets the tone by acknowledging God's supremacy and asking Him to reign in the singer's heart, fully occupying it and conquering any rebellion. The lyrics then continue by admitting the singer's former blindness to God and His love, and how it is only through the gospel of Jesus that they have found hope, peace and life. The song ends with the plea to God to help the singer live a life dependent on His grace, guarded from evil, and glorifying His name with every thought and deed.
Line by Line Meaning
O great God of highest heaven
Mighty God who reigns in Heaven
Occupy my lowly heart;
Fill my humble heart
Own it all and reign supreme,
Take control of everything and rule above all else
Conquer every rebel power.
Defeat every opposing force
Let no vice or sin remain
Leave no wrongdoing or misdeed behind
That resists Your holy war.
That opposes Your righteous battle
You have loved and purchased me
You have shown me mercy and saved me
Make me Yours forevermore.
Allow me to belong to You for all eternity
I was blinded by my sin,
I was unable to see due to my wrongdoing
Had no ears to hear Your voice,
I was not receptive to Your message
Did not know Your love within,
I was unaware of Your love in my heart
Had no taste for heaven's joys;
I did not desire the pleasures of Heaven
Then Your Spirit gave me life,
Your Holy Spirit revived me
Opened up Your Word to me;
Revealed Your teachings to me
Through the gospel of Your Son,
By way of Your Son's message
Gave me endless hope and peace.
Provided me with infinite optimism and serenity
Gave me endless hope and peace!
Provided me with infinite optimism and serenity!
Help me now to live a life
Assist me in leading a life
That's dependent on Your grace;
That relies on Your mercy
Keep my heart and guard my soul
Protect my heart and keep my spirit safe
From the evils that I face.
From the evils that confront me
You are worthy to be praised
You deserve adoration
With my every thought and deed.
In all of my thoughts and actions
O great God of highest heaven
Mighty God who reigns in Heaven
Glorify Your Name through me.
Magnify Your Name through my being
You are worthy to be praised
You deserve adoration
With my every thought and deed.
In all of my thoughts and actions
O great God of highest heaven
Mighty God who reigns in Heaven
Glorify Your Name through me.
Magnify Your Name through my being
Contributed by Sophie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.