From the recording The Great I Am
Upbeat Gospel
ISRC: TCAFQ2109632
Written by Mike Lane
Published by Jewels of Jane Adelle Publishing, BMI
Harmonies: The McCrary Sisters (Ann, Alfreda, Regina)
Banjo: Tim Carter
Tamborine: Ann McCrary
Electric Bass: Dave Roe
Mandolin: Andy Leftwich
Fiddle: Andy Leftwich
This rousing number was written by Pastor Mike Lane when he was about to give a sermon. I love the soulful sounds and lyrics which celebrate a power more significant than ourselves, the power of faith. The McCrary Sisters sang the background on this track, and they really brought it home for me.
Lyrics
The Great I Am
Written by Mike Lane
Jewels of Jane Adelle Publishing @2020
Verse 1
You know that man from Galilee he’s still alive today
This modern church don’t want him
Because they have fell away.
They filled me with the holy ghost
And set my soul on fire.
Looked satan in the eye
Said, “You’re nothin’ but a liar.”
Chorus
I’ve got something to sing about
I’ve got something say
He’s the great I am yesterday
He’s the great I am today
I’ve got something to sing about
I’ve got something to say
He’s the great I am yesterday
He’s the great I am today
Verse 2
The Pharisees couldn’t stop him
The grave couldn’t hold his crown
He went into the heart of the earth
And tore that kingdom down
He took the keys of death and hell
An won the victory
Opened up your blinded eyes
So you can surely see
Chorus
I’ve got something to sing about
I’ve got something say
He’s the great I am yesterday
He’s the great I am today
I’ve got something to sing about
I’ve got something to say
He’s the great I am yesterday
He’s the great I am today
Verse 3
Do you wanna get to know him?
He’s as real as you and me
He’ll change your life forever
If you’ll just believe
He’s the Father, son, and holy ghost
All wrapped up in one
There’s no God besides him
He’s the only one
Chorus
I’ve got something to sing about
I’ve got something say
He’s the great I am yesterday
He’s the great I am today
I’ve got something to sing about
I’ve got something to say
He’s the great I am yesterday
He’s the great I am today
I’ve got something to sing about
I’ve got something to say
I’ve got something to sing about
I’ve got something to say