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He Is Great
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Aug 14, 2026 updated
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Ray Boltz's song 'He Is Great' reflects on a lifelong faith journey, beginning with a childhood decision to follow Jesus and continuing through memories of a small church community. The lyrics contrast the changing world with God's unchanging nature, emphasizing His faithfulness and saving power. The narrator returns to his hometown, expecting the old chapel to be gone, but finds it thriving with a revival, symbolizing the enduring impact of the gospel. The song encourages listeners to give their hearts to Jesus, affirming that He remains faithful and washes away sins.
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I gave my heart to Jesus
When I was just a child
And though it seems like yesterday
It's been quite a while
I called upon the Savior
I bowed my head and prayed
That's the best decision
That I ever made
Every Sunday morning
In a church outside of town
Family, friends, and neighbors
All would gather round
When you neared the corner
You could hear the church bell ring
And when you reached the front door
You could hear the people sing
He is great and greatly to be praised
In a world that's changing
He remains the same
He is faithful
He still saves
Give your heart to Jesus
And He'll wash your sins away
I went home last summer
And I tried to find my past
But all I found were withered boards
And panes of broken glass
I thought about that chapel
As I neared the edge of town
I couldn't help but wonder
If it was still around
And do they sing
I turned the corner
And I looked on down the road
Deep inside I thought it would be gone
But there were people everywhere
The parking lot was full
You know the little church
Was still going strong
They had a revival going on