Michael W Smith - Awesome God -

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

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

Michael W. Smith's rendition of is one of the most enduring anthems in modern Christian music, notably featured as a centerpiece on his double-platinum live album, Worship (2001). While originally written and recorded by Rich Mullins in 1988, Smith’s live performance helped cement the song as a staple in congregational worship worldwide. Background and Origins The live performance is known for its communal

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 Michael W

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.