Lyrics
A day, a day of promise, a hope to end our woe
A day that tells of triumph against our vanquished foe
In flesh His entrance humble, the swaddling clothes His robe
The meek displayed in power, the Prince of Peace now known
Let angels shout the triumph as mortals raise their voice
Behold the Son of heav'n and earth, the King of Kings is born
A day, a day of glory, when Jesus calls us home
Our glorious King eternal returning for His own
Gloria, gloria, gloria, our King has come!
Gloria, gloria, gloria, our King has come!
Gloria, gloria, gloria, our King has come!
Yes, the King of Kings is born
Oh, the King of Kings is born
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Meaning & Inspiration
A Day of Glory holds together two Christian hopes: the humble birth of Jesus and His promised return. The opening verses move from sorrow and conflict toward victory, then picture the Son entering human life in swaddling clothes. Titles such as Prince of Peace and King of Kings emphasize that the child born in humility is also the eternal ruler. The call for angels and mortals to rejoice gives the song the character of a Christmas proclamation rather than a quiet cradle scene.
The later verse looks beyond Bethlehem to the day when Jesus calls His people home. That movement from incarnation to final restoration gives the repeated Gloria a wider meaning: Christ has come, reigns, and will return. Luke 2:10-14 closely matches the angelic announcement, the good news of Christ’s birth, and the praise of God. Isaiah 9:6 supports the title Prince of Peace, while 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 reflects the song’s expectation that the Lord will return for His own.
Related Scripture
- Luke 2:10-14 Angels announce Christ’s birth and praise God before the shepherds.
- Isaiah 9:6 The promised child is called the Prince of Peace.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17 Paul describes the Lord’s return and believers being gathered to Him.