Great God Above Beheld Below
Revelations of Redemption: Great God's Message Unveiled
Lyrics
Great God above, beheld below
Recognition of a divine presence above observing what happens below.
In Christ the Image, once unknown
Christ, once unknown, is now acknowledged as the divine image.
Before first dawn or moonlit night
Referring to a time before the first dawn or moonlit night, emphasizing eternal existence.
The Word eternal ruled with might
The eternal Word holds authoritative rule and power.
Preeminence and lofty power
Christ's preeminence and mighty power are emphasized as saviors of foreknown souls.
That saved our souls that foreknown hour
Attributing the salvation of souls to Christ at a predetermined moment.
He molds the mountains, sculpts the streams
Describing the creative and shaping power of God over natural elements.
He cures our souls of sin's disease
God heals souls afflicted by sin's disease.
Go rest easy, weary soul
An encouragement for a weary soul to find rest.
Call and cleave to Christ alone
A call to rely on Christ alone for solace.
Great God unseen is now revealed
The unseen God is now revealed through Christ.
Christ, clothed in flesh, yet sovereign still
Christ, in human form, remains sovereign.
Saints reconciled know all our peace
Reconciled saints experience peace achieved at Calvary.
Was willed and won at Calvary
The peace mentioned earlier is a result of God's will and victory at Calvary.
Alive the Firstborn from the dead
Highlighting Christ as the Firstborn from the dead.
The Great I Am, our Church's head
Describing Christ as the Great I Am and the head of the Church.
Was crowned with thorns in scarlet flow
Depicting the suffering of Christ, crowned with thorns in scarlet flow.
Our maker poured out for His own
God, the maker, poured out for His own creation.
Go rest easy, weary soul
A repetition of the encouragement for a weary soul to find rest.
Call and cleave to Christ alone
A repetition of the call to rely on Christ alone for solace.
Go rest easy, weary soul
Another repetition of the encouragement for a weary soul to find rest.
Call and cleave to Christ alone
Another repetition of the call to rely on Christ alone for solace.
Oh soul, your Sovereign takes His seat
Addressing the soul, acknowledging God's sovereignty and authority.
With rule, reign, and authority
Describing God's rule, reign, and authority from a position of power.
Your Savior raised your low estate
Christ, the Savior, raised the low estate of the soul.
Now draw near to the throne of grace
Encouragement to draw near to the throne of grace now that salvation is achieved.
Now draw near to the throne of grace
A repetition of the call to draw near to the throne of grace.
Go rest easy, weary soul
A repetition of the encouragement for a weary soul to find rest.
Call and cleave to Christ alone
A repetition of the call to rely on Christ alone for solace.
Go rest easy, weary soul
Another repetition of the encouragement for a weary soul to find rest.
Call and cleave to Christ alone
Another repetition of the call to rely on Christ alone for solace.
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