This song numbers among the great international standards of the Christian hymnal. Maierhofer's arrangement extends the hymn with a triumphant cry of hallelujah, which can ring out as an introduction and as a bridge. The solemn choral sound of the verses is spanned ad lib by a solo part, which can also be performed instrumentally. The congregation can join in in the customary manner. The versions for mixed and male-voice choir can be sung together. With English and German lyrics (Großer Gott, wir loben dich).