Almighty
Wayne Watson Lyrics

Almighty, most holy God
Addressing God as the all-powerful, divine being, who is the embodiment of all that is sacred and pure, and whose greatness has been recognized and revered since time immemorial.

Faithful through the ages
Acknowledging God's unwavering constancy and steadfastness, which has persisted throughout the ages and will continue to endure forever.

Almighty, most holy Lord
A repetition of the opening line, emphasizing the title of God and reinforcing his supremacy and divine nature.

Glorious, almighty God
Praising God for his power and magnificence, glorifying him for his greatness, and acknowledging his complete dominion over all things.

The beasts of the field, the birds of the air
Describing the natural world, and remarking that even the creatures of the earth recognize God's greatness and are silent in his presence.

Are silent to call out your name
Suggesting that if the non-human subjects of the natural world could speak, they too would praise God in awe and reverence, but their silence is a reflection of their recognition of his authority.

The earth has no voice and I have no choice
Noting that the earth itself is unable to sing out in praise of God, and implying that this task falls on humankind. The singer accepts his own responsibility to glorify God despite any doubts or reservations he may have.

But to magnify God unashamed
Acknowledging that it is the artist's duty and privilege to sing God's praises, without feeling embarrassed or self-conscious in doing so.

Let the rocks be kept silent for one more day
Expressing a desire that even inanimate objects would recognize and proclaim God's greatness, and hoping that they will stay quiet just a little longer to give people more time to praise him.

Let the whole world sing out, let the people say
Encouraging all people to join in the song of praise, and calling on them to unite in recognizing God's greatness and power.

Well, time marches on with the innocence gone
Reflecting on the passage of time, and the loss of the pure and innocent world that once existed, before evil and darkness entered in.

And a darkness has covered the earth
Alluding to the darkness and despair that afflict the world as a result of sin and separation from God, while also acknowledging that God's light still shines through this darkness.

But his spirit still dwells, he speaks, it is well
Asserting that despite the darkness and despair, God's spirit remains present in the world, speaking words of comfort and hope, and reminding us that his plans will ultimately prevail.

And the hopeless still offered new birth
Suggesting that even those who are most lost and hopeless can still find redemption and new life through the transformative power of God's love and grace.

He will break the leash of death, it will have no sting
Asserting with confidence that God's ultimate victory over death is certain, and proclaiming that death holds no power over those who belong to God.

Let the prisoner go free, join the dance and sing, almighty
Celebrating God's power to set us free from captivity and bondage, and calling on all people to joyfully join together in praise of his greatness and majesty.