Lyrics
Here in lowliness
In humility
Perfect righteousness
Wrapped in human skin
All of heaven's hosts
Sing to herald Him
Oh come, come is the King
Oh come, come is the King
So let the drummer play
And let the earth rejoice
Behold the Saving One, He has come
So let the trumpet sound
Repeat the sounding joy
Look what the Lord has done, He has come
Sing it out, sing it out, He has come
Sing it out, sing it out
Break the silent night
With a shout of praise
Bless the Lord on high
For the tiny babe
Who for us will break every bond and chain
Oh come, come is the King
So let the drummer play
And let the earth rejoice
Behold the Saving One, He has come
So let the trumpet sound
Repeat the sounding joy
Look what the Lord has done, He has come
Sing it out, sing it out, He has come
Sing it out, sing it out
The Lord
Let us adore Him
The Lord
Bow down before Him
Our Lord
Let us adore Him
Our Lord
Bow down before Him
Look what the Lord has done, He has come
So let the drummer play
And let the earth rejoice
Behold the Saving One, He has come
So let the trumpet sound
Repeat the sounding joy
Look what the Lord has done, He has come
Sing it out, sing it out, He has come
Sing it out, sing it out
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Meaning & Inspiration
"He Has Come" centers on the wonder of Christ entering human life in humility and perfect righteousness. The lyrics move from the quiet scene of a child in the night to heaven’s announcement that the King has arrived. Images of drums, trumpets, rejoicing earth, and adoration give the song a celebratory Christmas focus while keeping attention on the identity of the child as Savior and Lord. The repeated call to behold the Saving One presents the incarnation as good news worthy of public praise.
The song also connects the manger with redemption. The child is described as the one who will break bonds and chains, so the celebration reaches beyond the birth scene toward Christ’s saving work. Its invitation to bow down and adore him closely reflects the worship offered to Jesus in the nativity accounts. The result is a declaration of joy: God’s promised King has come, and both heaven and earth are summoned to honor him.
Related Scripture
- Luke 2:10-14 The angels announce the Savior’s birth and praise God before the shepherds.
- Matthew 2:10-11 The wise men rejoice, bow down, and worship the child Jesus.
- Philippians 2:6-8 Christ humbles himself by taking human form.