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See The Glory
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Aug 27, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
Steven Curtis Chapman's 'See the Glory' challenges listeners to move beyond a mediocre faith and truly recognize the overwhelming greatness of God's grace. The song uses vivid contrasts—like playing a GameBoy at the Grand Canyon or eating candy at a gourmet feast—to illustrate how easily we settle for less when God offers so much more. Chapman urges believers to wake up, open their eyes, and be continually amazed by the glory of God displayed in creation and in the gift of His grace. It's a call to live with awe and gratitude, not taking God's love for granted.
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I never did like the word mediocre
I never wanted it to be said of me (Oh no)
Just point me to the top and I'd go over (over)
Looking for the very best that could be
So
What is this thing I see
Going on inside of me
When it comes to the Grace of God
Sometimes it's like
[Chorus]
I'm playing GameBoy standing in the middle of the Grand Canyon
I'm eating candy sitting at a gourmet feast
I'm wading in a puddle when I could be swimming in the ocean
Tell me what's the deal with me
Wake up and see the Glory
Every star in the sky tells His story
And every breeze is singing His song
All of creation is imploring (hey)
Come see this grand phenomenon
The wonder of His Grace
Should take my breath away
I miss so many things
When I'm content with
[Chorus]
I know the time has come for me to
Wake up and see the Glory
Wake up and see the Glory, yeah
(ba, ba, ba...)
How could I trivialize it
This awesome gift of God's Grace
Once I had come to realize it
I should be speechless and amazed
(wake up)
Wake up
Wake up and see the Glory
Open your eyes and take it in
Wake up and be amazed
Over and over again
[REPEAT]
God's Love is coming to you and to me
Wake up, wake up
Open your eyes, yeah
Over and over again
Oh yeah
Wake up, wake up, wake up
Come on, take it in