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Arms Around The Sun
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Sep 2, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Michael W. Smith's song expresses awe at the infinite nature of God, acknowledging that He is beyond human comprehension. The lyrics use vivid imagery, such as wrestling with an angel and seeing God in a whisper rather than thunder, to convey a deep sense of wonder and faith. The song emphasizes that while God's ways are mysterious, His love is eternal and ever-present, closer than a prayer. It reflects on personal transformation and the comfort found in trusting a God who is both vast and intimate.
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Too big to measure
Too heavy to hold
Too deep to fathom
Too bright to behold
I wrestled with the Angel
And the Angel changed my name
Laid out at the river's edge
Oh, I'll never be the same
I can't help but try and figure You out
I'm caught up in this wonder of who You are
I can't see the wind, but it's filling up my lungs
Providence before beginning had begun
I believe you are a love that never ends
But trying to get my head around You
Is like trying to wrap my arms
My arms around the sun
I couldn't hear you in the thunder
In the whisper you were there
You're the fourth man in the fire
The hope inside despair
Oh, you were shouting in the silence
You are moving in the air
You're beyond the far horizon
And you are closer than a prayer
I can't help but try and figure You out
I'm caught up in this wonder of who You are
I can't see the wind, but it's filling up my lungs
Providence before beginning had begun
I believe you are a love that never ends
But trying to get my head around You
Is like trying to wrap my arms
My arms around the sun
I believe you are a love that never ends
But trying to get my head around You
Is like trying to wrap my arms
My arms around the sun
Oh, yeah!
My arms around the sun