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Jacob cried aloud…
Well the devil came smiling with a silver-tongued lie
Said, “You can build your kingdom high”
Wrapped men up in chains so fine
Made poison taste like sweet red wine
O the cunning! O the pride!
O the whispers men can’t hide!
“Fill your pockets, feed your name
Everybody wants the flame”
He blinds their eyes and stops their ears
Feeds their anger, feeds their fears
And laughs to hear the whole world say:
“We don’t need the Holy One today”
But O the greatness!
O the grace!
O the mercy we embrace!
Strong in wisdom
Pure in light
God will make the broken right
While the proud man stumbles
Chasing dust again
The Holy One still calls
His children home to Him
Now the rich man walks with his head held high
Thinks his gold will never die
Calls himself both wise and strong
Never sees where he went wrong
O the vainness! O the noise!
Empty hearts and hollow joys!
Running fast but standing still
Trading truth to chase their will
O the deafness! O the night!
O the blindness to the light!
Men keep building towers tall
Never knowing how hard they fall
But O the greatness!
O the grace!
O the goodness we still praise!
Strong in justice
Rich in love
Mercy flowing from above
Though the world grows darker
Though the proud condemn
The Holy One still calls
His children home to Him
Death and hell rose up like thunder
Dragged the sons of men down under
But the grave began to shake
When the Lamb of God awake
Chains were shattered
Stone was rolled
Love redeemed what death once stole
O the greatness! O the plan!
O the love that rescued man!
O the wisdom! O the light!
Burning through eternal night!
O the mercy! O the grace!
Every soul He would embrace!
O the goodness of our King!
Hear the hills and heavens sing!
The devil lost what he had claimed
Christ redeemed us by His name
And every captive soul can stand
Safe within the Savior’s hands
O the greatness!
O the grace!
Every nation, tribe, and race!
Strong in power
Bright in glory
He became redemption’s story
Death is conquered
Hell undone
Victory belongs to God’s own Son!
O the greatness!
O the grace!
We will praise His holy name!
O the greatness…
O the greatness of our God…