Glory to God ‎#616

616. Our God Is an Awesome God (Awesome God)

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Text Information

• First Line: Our God is an awesome God
• Title: Our God Is an Awesome God (Awesome God)
• Author: Rich Mullins (1988, alt.)
• Meter: Irregular
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2013
• Scripture:
  Exodus 15:11
  ;
  Deuteronomy 10:17
  ;
  Nehemiah 1:5
  ;
  Job 37:22
  ;
  Psalm 47:2
  ;
  Psalm 68:32-35
  ;
  Psalm 89:6-8
  ;
  Daniel 9:4
  ;
  Zephaniah 2:11
• Topic: Adoration; Praise; Sovereignty of God
• Copyright: © 1988 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing
• CCLI Number: 41099

Tune Information

• Name: AWESOME GOD
• Composer: Rich Mullins (1988)
• Meter: Irregular
• Key: e minor
• Copyright: © 1988 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson Publishing

Text Information:

This is a contemporary worship song that first gained recognition on Christian radio and later became a popular congregational song. “Awesome” here is not a trivial expression but carries the meaning of "awe-inspiring" and is based on scripture (e.g. Daniel 9:4).