In the Presence of an Awesome God

This is a contemporary-Christian-music style song, about Jesus' death tearing the veil of the temple.  It was written by American evangelical singer-songwriter and composer, Paula Stefanovich.

It was first published in 1999 by Omega Christian Music.

Sheet music and various tracks are available for purchase from Prism Music.

It is set to an unnamed turn, also written by Stefanovich.   This has a 4/4 time signature, and in the key of   DD F E F D DD, with accompanying chords Gb, Db, Ab Bbm.

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Examples

Small group with a backing-track style accompaniment, recorded live:

Choir with piano accompaniment:

Solo singer with praise band, professional recording:

Lyrics

The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website. A rough outline is:

1 In the Holy of Holies, only the priests could go in
.... To the presence of an awesome God

Chorus
In the presence of an awesome God
He is King of Kings and Lord of all
Reverently we stand in awe
of the presence of an awesome God

2 If you're facing tough decisions and you don't know what is right....

See also

• Contemporary-Christian-music style hymns
• Hymns about God's presence

KEEP IN CASE ORIGINAL IS REMOVED, BUT DO NOT DISPLAY
In the Holy of Holies only the priests could go in to offer up a sacrifice for the atonement of sin But the people could not enter For a veil hung down as a wall But when Jesus died that veil opened wide To the presence of an awesome God. Chorus In the presence of an awesome God He is King of Kings and Lord of all Reverently we stand in awe of the presence of an awesome God. If you're facing tough decisions And you don't know what is right I know Jesus is the answer to every question of life And HIs ear is ever listening For the moment that you call every need is supplied; You are never denied In the presence of an awesome God.