Nothing Can Compare

Anyone who experiences an encounter with the Living God, will find themselves asking the question that the Prophet Isaiah asked long ago; "... To whom, then, will you compare God?..." "...this Sovereign LORD who comes with power... who rules and rewards", and yet "tends his flock like a shepherd and gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart...." who "...measured the waters of the earth in the hollow of His hand, and knows exactly how much the mountains weigh?" who indeed can compare to Him! The answer is the same today as it was then: "NOTHING CAN COMPARE!" (Isaiah 40:10-18) - Rick, October 21, 2002

Another song with Rick! I wrote the music, and came up with the "nothing can compare" theme and a few of the lyrics. Rick added lots more lyrics and made some suggestions on the music. After some tweaking and polishing we were both very happy with the results. There is beauty and wonder in contemplating the greatness of God. We pray that our song brings you to worship the Lord. Many thanks to Steve Israel for the recording available below. - Elton

Recording by Steve Israel mp3 / wma Accompaniment Track mp3 / wma

Translations
French

(Introduction)

(Verse 1)
Precious Lord, Savior Dear,
Nothing can compare,
Nothing can compare.
Bringing hope, calming fear,
Nothing can compare,
Nothing can compare...

(Chorus)
With the wonders of the love
You have shown to the world,
And the grace that freely flows from Heaven's throne.
You are the Light of the world, I pray to You.
Nothing compares with the miracles You do.
Nothing in Heaven and nothing on Earth
Compares with Your greatness, O Lord.

(Verse 2)
Shining forth glory bright,
Nothing can compare,
Nothing can compare.
Lamb of God, guiding Light,
Nothing can compare,
Nothing can compare...

(Repeat Chorus)
With the wonders of the love
You have shown to the world,
And the grace that freely flows from Heaven's throne.
You are the Light of the world, I pray to You.
Nothing compares with the miracles You do.
Nothing in Heaven and nothing on Earth
Compares with Your greatness, O Lord.

(Ending)
You are the Light of the world.
Nothing compares with You, Lord.
You are the Light of the world.
Nothing compares with You, Lord.

Copyright © 2002 Rick Founds and Elton Smith

Comments  ( Leave a comment) View all comments for this song
What a beautiful song. Charles 2013-02-18
Dear Steve, I can't say enough about your singing. It's simply powerful and moving. Rick/Elton, what a job you have done with the words to this. I like!  Joe 2010-07-27
As a Christian I enjoy the music and the composition, but the Messaage that the song conveys, reaches to the very depth of my soul. May God continue to bless your ministry. Cecil James (ceciljames123_AT_aol_DOT_com) 2009-09-22
I would like to purchase a CD With someone singing the lyrics because I would like to learn this song. It is sooo beautiful charles m mcnulty (cadlac_AT_cox_DOT_net) 2009-05-28
What a bomb.I like this song. It reminds of Psalms 89....Who among the heavens can be compared to the Lord...He is to be held with reverence in the midst of all saints...oh I love Jesus. Innocent Mtisi (innocemtisi_AT_yahoo_DOT_co_DOT_uk) 2009-03-26
Awesome. No nothing can compare with our Lord. Nothing. Yvonne 2009-02-01
What A Beautiful Song. With your permission I would like to perform and record this song strictly for listening pleasure. No money involved. This was a true blessing and I am finding myself singing it over and over again. It is so true 'Nothing Compares'. Thank you for sharing your music with us. You are very blessed and are wonderful songwriters. God Bless you all always! Trinity Lane (trinitylane_AT_trinityannelane_DOT_net) 2008-10-09
When I first heard this song, I was greatly blown away with the words and the lyrics. I pray that you will get more votes for this song because this song is very anointed. Lula (lulamstockton_AT_cavtel_DOT_com) 2008-06-30
Nice arrangement of a very pretty song. Thanks for sharing..... Jukey 2008-04-27
May Jesus Bless you. Thank for having this web site. I love all you beautiful songs they help my spirit. It let be focus on Jesus Our Lord and help me with my faith. From Mirta 2008-03-25
hae added your site on my favorites absolutly beautiful thanks plymouth nc 2008-03-24
God's Love is amazing to me! I love you! Jesus! Thank you for this song, I love it! Grace (jesusfirstlove_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-03-13
im blessed by the song.. thanks 2008-02-29
It's impossible to pick just one "favorite" song on Songs of Praise, but I pick "Nothing Can Compare" as one of the many. I love this web site! Thank you so much for having it and allowing us to play the song and sing along with it. dee 2008-01-21
I love this song! Awhile back I sang it at my Church and everyone loved it there too! Camella (masterofdeskies_AT_yahoo_DOT_com) 2008-01-06
Thanks for such an inspirational song. I have it listed as a favorite because it lifts my spirits whenever I hear it. Barbara 2007-04-05
A beautiful worship song....thanks for sharing your gift with others to use to worship the Lord. Gloria Gloria 2007-03-30
This is my favorite song on Songs of Praise thus far. Just a wonderful composition and inspiring lyrics. This should be sung in churches around the world every week! Paul 2007-02-11

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