Great Is the Lord
Michael W. Smith
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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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Written by: Y, ASAPH ALEXANDER WARD
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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.
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Album DebutThis song was part of Michael W. Smith's debut album, "Project," which was released in 1983.
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AuthorshipThe lyrics to "Great Is the Lord" were written by Michael's wife, Deborah D. Smith, while Michael composed the music.
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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.
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Chart PerformanceThe song gained considerable success in the contemporary Christian music market and was a significant hit on Christian radio.
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Live PerformanceMichael frequently included "Great Is the Lord" in the setlists for his live performances and tours, making it one of his signature songs.
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Cross-Generational AppealOwing to its timeless message and the popularity of Michael W. Smith, "Great Is the Lord" has been sung in churches across multiple generations.
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Musical Structure"Great Is the Lord" is a worship anthem characterized by its prominent use of keyboards and a powerful, uplifting chorus.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists, including the Maranatha Singers and the Imperials, have covered "Great Is the Lord."
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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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