Story Behind The Song
When I exercise I like to read. On this particular day while I was working out at the 24-Hour Fitness in Horton Plaza (Downtown San Diego), I was running on the treadmill and reading through the Psalms.
I made it to Psalm 19, read the first verse, and inspiration suddenly hit me. At that point I closed the Book and started singing the hook over and over again. That's what got me through the the workout as well as allowed me to remember the melody line to "The heavens declare Your glory, creation displays the wonder of Who You are, the Sovreign Lord..."
Later that day I met up with Joey at work (Community Bible Church) and we sat down to finish up the song. We perfected the last part of the chorus and wrote the verses together.
Song Description
I often look off into the sky and marvel at the greatness of God! To see how the sun, moon, stars, planets, and clouds sit up in the heavens and do not come crashing down on us is a testament of the awesomeness of God.
And as awesome a a wonder it is to see God's handiwork, He cares for every detail of our lives. The fact that God would send His Son down from His heavenly post to become a martar for all of mankind proves His desire to be with us - His creation.
| Song Length |
4:10 |
Genre |
Pop - Religious, Pop - Religious |
| Tempo |
Tempo Undefined |
Lead Vocal |
Duet Male/Female |
| Mood |
Exultant, Glad |
Subject |
God, Prayer |
| Similar Artists |
Chicago, Mary J. Blige |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
MARVELOUS KING
CCLI #5181263
Email sandiegomusic@gmail.com for free lead sheet or chord chart
Verse 1:
Marvelous King
Maker of perfect things
The galaxies
Tell of Your mystery
Verse 2:
Excellent King
Mender of broken dreams
Amazing to me
Your Sovereign authority
Pre-chorus:
Your kingdom come
Your will be done
On earth as in heaven today
Lord I pray that Your kingdom forever will reign
Will reign
Chorus:
The heavens declare Your glory
Greation displays the wonder
Of Who You are
The Sovereign Lord
The King able to save
Verse 3:
Fathering life
Exceeding sacrifice
A wonder to see
Your power and majesty
PERFORMANCE CREDITS:
Guitar: Philip Bardowell
Cello & Strings: Theo Goytsidis
Drums: Josh Gill
B3 & strings: Josh Gill
Bass: John Osmon
BGVs: Eric Lige, Leonard Patton, Lisa Hanke, Emily Minamizono, Veverly Anderson, and Janelle Terrell