Text/Music: Anonymous
Genre: Praise & Worship
Language: Yoruba
Scripture Reference: 1 Kings 8:27, Isaiah 66:1, Jeremiah 23:24
Liturgical Uses/Seasons: Celebrations, Praise/Adoration
Themes: Reverence, Praise, Worship
The origin of the song “E ti tobi to Oluwa” may be unknown; however, it was performed recently on TikTok by Oluwatobi Alabi on 13/09/2023. The song describes one in awe of God’s greatness. It embodies a sense of God’s greatness and an attitude of worship for His greatness. It is purely a song of praise unto God that declares His majesty, greatness, and outstanding power. It also calls on the worshipper to reflect on the magnitude of God’s greatness.
It is being used in worship in Nigerian churches to declare God’s praise and attribute greatness to Him alone. It is also effectively used during personal devotion times and communion with God. The song resonates so well with worshippers in South Western Nigeria that it is usually used at every form of worship service and times of celebration to accentuate God’s greatness. Indeed, the greatness and bigness of God are beyond comprehension.
Listen to the song below:
Lyrics
E ti tobi to Oluwa, Olorun gbogbo aye, e ti tobi to, (How great are you Lord, God of the whole earth, you are so great)
Gbogbo aye ko gba yin, beni orun ko gba yin, (the whole earth cannot accommodate You, the heavens cannot accommodate you)
Oluwa be se tobi to, (oh Lord, you are so great)
Sources: As performed by Alabi Oluwatobi on Tiktok, ThegospelLyrics.com
Contributed by Isaac Oluwadamilola Apata.
