Michael W Smith - Awesome God Access

Ironically, the Worship album was released on September 11, 2001 , a day when many listeners found profound comfort in its themes of divine sovereignty.

The most famous version of the song by Smith was recorded live on June 1, 2001, at the Carpenter's Home Church in Lakeland, . Michael W Smith - Awesome God

Smith first officially recorded the song for the 1998 tribute album Awesome God: A Tribute to Rich Mullins , released about a year after Mullins' tragic death. This version was described as a "gritty" and powerful take on the original. The Worship (2001) Era Ironically, the Worship album was released on September

The live performance is known for its communal atmosphere, featuring an all-star choir that included Amy Grant and Cindy Morgan . It emphasizes the powerful, repetitive chorus that encourages audience participation. 2021 Anniversary: Worship Forever This version was described as a "gritty" and

The song was written by Rich Mullins and first appeared on his album Winds of Heaven, Stuff of Earth . Mullins wrote the lyrics inspired by various Old Testament references to a "great and awesome God," such as Nehemiah 1:5 and Psalm 47.