Lyrics
Verse 1
Until a child is born
In a manger in the dirt
For the Son of God came to earth
To serve and not be served
To fulfill the ancient promises
And reveal the Father's heart
For the Savior of the world has come
Emmanuel with us
Chorus
Holy, holy, holy
All honor to the name of the Lord
Worthy, worthy, worthy
All glory to the King of the world
Verse 2
The Word of God made flesh
Full of truth and full of grace
For the Son of man came to die
For children to be saved
What hope we have in Jesus
For His blood has made a way
Hallelujah to the Savior
Forever we'll proclaim
Chorus
Holy, holy, holy
All honor to the name of the Lord
Worthy, worthy, worthy
All glory to the King of the world
Bridge
All glory to Jesus
All honor and praise
The darling of heaven
Forever His kingdom will reign
All glory to Jesus
All honor and praise
The darling of heaven
Forever His kingdom will reign
Chorus
Holy, holy, holy
All honor to the name of the Lord
Worthy, worthy, worthy
All glory to the King of the world
Bridge
All glory to Jesus
All honor and praise
The darling of heaven
Forever His kingdom will reign
All glory to Jesus
All honor and praise
The darling of heaven
Forever His kingdom will reign
Outro
He shall be called
The Wonderful Counselor
He shall be called
The Prince of Peace
And He shall be called
Everlasting Father
Oh, Jesus
Jesus
He shall be called
The Wonderful Counselor
He shall be called
The Prince of Peace
He shall be called
Everlasting Father
Oh, Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
Jesus
Chorus
Holy, holy, holy
All honor to the name of the Lord
Worthy, worthy, worthy
All glory to the King of the world
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Meaning & Inspiration
King of the World presents Jesus as both the humble child in a manger and the eternal King worthy of worship. The verses move from the incarnation to the cross, emphasizing grace, salvation, and the fulfillment of ancient promises. Repeated words such as holy, worthy, and glory give the chorus a clear focus on the name and reign of Christ. The contrast between service and kingship also reflects the Gospel portrait of the Son of Man who came to serve.
The bridge expands that praise by declaring that the kingdom of Jesus will endure, while the outro gathers titles associated with the promised Messiah: Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace, and Everlasting Father. These names closely echo Isaiah 9:6 and connect the manger scene with the identity of the ruler announced by the prophet. Through simple repetition and a progression from birth to redemption and reign, the song offers a concise confession of Christian worship centered on Jesus.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 9:6 The promised child is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace.
- Mark 10:45 Jesus says the Son of Man came to serve and to give his life as a ransom.
- John 1:14 The Word becomes flesh and is described as full of grace and truth.