Awesome God

Awesome God

"Awesome God" is a contemporary worship song written by Rich Mullins and first recorded on his 1988 album, Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth. It was the first single from the album and rose to the No. 1 spot on Christian radio and subsequently became a popular congregational song.[1] Its title is inspired by a biblical expression (Nehemiah 1:5, Nehemiah 9:32, Psalm 47, Daniel 9:4, etc.), variously translated as "Awesome God", (JPS, in the old-fashioned meaning "awe-inspiring"), "great" (KJV), among other alternatives.

Many Christian bands have performed versions in various styles, from ska to swing to straight rock and traditional worship style.

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Commentary

Mullins did not consider the song to be one of his best. In an interview with The Lighthouse Electronic Magazine in April 1996, he said:

"You know, the thing I like about Awesome God is that it's one of the worst-written songs that I ever wrote; it's just poorly crafted. But the thing is that sometimes, I think, that when you become too conscientious about being a songwriter, the message becomes a vehicle for the medium. This is a temptation that I think all songwriters have. I think a great songwriter is someone who is able to take a very meaningful piece of wisdom - or of folly or whatever - and say it in a way that is most likely to make people respond. But, what you want them to respond to is not how cleverly you did that; what you want them to respond to is your message."

Congregational and other use

The song may be used as a hymn and can be sung using only the chorus, alone or in medley.

Hillsong United Band Team also covered it on their 2005 live album, Look To You.

References

  1. ^ Selleck, Linda (April 1998). "A Ragamuffin Music Man: Rich Mullins". Friends United Meeting. http://www.fum.org/QL/issues/9804/mullins.htm. Retrieved August 7, 2010. 

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