Meekness and Majesty was inspired by a moment of revelation while Graham Kendrick was reading the writings of A.W. Tozer. Tozer described God as both meek and majestic as seen in Christ. This pairing of words sparked something in Graham. The two terms seem contradictory, but together they reveal the heart of the gospel.

Writing the Song

“I started to write down some ideas as I often do, filling up a sheet of paper with all sorts of thoughts,” Graham recalls. “I quickly realised I was dealing with paradoxes. Meekness and majesty are paradoxical in many contexts, but that’s the beauty of it. The indestructible God actually coming among us in frailty is wonderful and deeply moving.”

The theme of paradox continued to shape the song. Graham reflects, “Eventually a pattern emerged. I love leading this song in worship, but sometimes I find myself privately meditating on the words. They take me to a different place and feed my soul with these incredible truths about the nature of God and the mystery of God made flesh.”

The Message

The lyrics speak to the tension between strength and vulnerability. Lines like “love indestructible in frailty appears”capture the heart of the gospel: the Creator of the universe humbling Himself to walk among us. The song invites worshippers to bow in awe before the God who rules with majesty yet comes close with meekness.

Why It Matters

Meekness and Majesty remains a powerful reminder of who Jesus is. It encourages believers to marvel at the mystery of God’s strength revealed through humility and His glory revealed through sacrifice.