Great Is the Lord

Michael W. Smith

About Great Is the Lord

"Great Is the Lord" is a popular worship song written in 1982 by Debbie and Michael W. Smith. The couple were at the time active members of Belmont Church on Music Row in Nashville, Tennessee and were seeking to augment the music. The inspiration for the lyrics were drawn from Psalm 145:3, "Great is the Lord and most worthy of Praise". The song is sung in churches of many denominations and is included in many hymnal supplements. Musically, the song is a mix between the pop and worship styles of the day. The song is set in 6/8 time, with an upbeat tempo. The verses are in the key of D major, while the chorus drops down to C major. The song uses several synthesizers, as well as an acoustic piano, to carry along the verses. Guitar, additional vocals and a string section show up in the chorus. 


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Great is the Lord
He is holy and just
By His power we trust
In His love
Great is the Lord
He is faithful and true
By His mercy He proves
He is love

Great is the Lord
And worthy of glory
Great is the Lord
And worthy of praise
Great is the Lord
Now lift up your voice
Now lift up your voice
Great is the Lord
Great is the Lord

Great is the Lord,
He is holy and just
By His power we trust
In His love
Great is the Lord
He is faithful, and true
By His mercy He proves
He is love

Great is the Lord
And worthy of glory
Great is the Lord
And worthy of praise
Great is the Lord
Now lift up your voice
Now lift up your voice
Great is the Lord
Great is the Lord

Great are you Lord
And worthy of glory
Great are you Lord
And worthy of praise
Great are you Lord
I lift up my voice
I lift up my voice
Great are you Lord
Great are you Lord

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Michael W. Smith

Michael Whitaker Smith (born October 7, 1957) is an American contemporary Christian musician, who has charted primarily in the contemporary Christian and occasionally in the mainstream charts. His biggest success in mainstream music was in 1991 when "Place in this World" hit No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100. Smith is a three-time Grammy Award winner, and has earned 40 Dove Awards. Over the course of his career, he sold more than 13 million albums and recorded 29 No. 1 Hit songs, fourteen gold albums, and five platinum albums. Smith is an American Music Award recipient; he was also named one of People magazine's "Most Beautiful People". more »

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10 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Great Is the Lord" is a Christian hymn composed by Deborah D. and Michael W. Smith.
Album Debut
This song was part of Michael W. Smith's debut album, "Project," which was released in 1983.
Authorship
The lyrics to "Great Is the Lord" were written by Michael's wife, Deborah D. Smith, while Michael composed the music.
Awards
"Great Is the Lord" was nominated for a Dove Award in the Song of the Year category at the 16th Annual 1985 GMA Dove Awards.
Chart Performance
The song gained considerable success in the contemporary Christian music market and was a significant hit on Christian radio.
Live Performance
Michael frequently included "Great Is the Lord" in the setlists for his live performances and tours, making it one of his signature songs.
Cross-Generational Appeal
Owing to its timeless message and the popularity of Michael W. Smith, "Great Is the Lord" has been sung in churches across multiple generations.
Musical Structure
"Great Is the Lord" is a worship anthem characterized by its prominent use of keyboards and a powerful, uplifting chorus.
Cover Versions
Various artists, including the Maranatha Singers and the Imperials, have covered "Great Is the Lord."
Influence
"Great Is the Lord" has gone on to influence many contemporary Christian songs that followed, serving as a blueprint for combining pop arrangements with worshipful lyrics.

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