Colin Buchanan - Jesus Is Lord Lyrics
Lyrics
You had the nature
Of God the Father
You put the glory
Of heaven aside
Born as a mortal
You made Youself nothing
You bore my shame
As you suffered and died
You are the King
The Lord of Glory
Let Your praise fill the skies
Every knee will bend before You
Every tongue will cry
Jesus is Lord, Jesus is Lord
Jesus is Lord, Jesus is Lord
I had the nature
Of a fallen creature
Possessing nothing
That would warrant Your grace
Deserving judgement
You showered mercy
Won by the Son
Becoming sin in my place
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Jesus Is Lord
Meaning & Inspiration
Colin Buchanan's "Jesus Is Lord," released on March 24, 2022, is a profound declaration of Christian faith, powerfully articulating the core tenets of salvation and divine sovereignty. The song doesn't just present a narrative; it weaves a theological tapestry, drawing directly from the heart of Scripture to illuminate the nature and work of Jesus Christ. At its essence, the song addresses the profound humility of Christ, highlighting His voluntary descent from the divine splendor of heaven to embrace human frailty. This act, described as "putting the glory of heaven aside" and making Himself "nothing," directly echoes Philippians 2:6-8, which speaks of Jesus, "who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to His own advantage; rather, He made Himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to death—even death on a cross!" The lyrics underscore the immense sacrifice involved in His incarnation and subsequent suffering, emphasizing that He "bore my shame, as You suffered and died." This suffering is intimately linked to the redemption of humanity, a concept central to the Gospel message and found in verses like Isaiah 53:4-5, which foretells a suffering servant who bears our griefs and is pierced for our transgressions.
The second verse shifts focus to the believer's perspective, contrasting their former state with the transformative grace received. The "nature of a fallen creature" and possessing "nothing that would warrant Your grace" resonate with the biblical understanding of human sinfulness, as detailed in Romans 3:23: "for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God." The song then powerfully pivots to the boundless mercy extended, noting that despite deserving "judgement," we are showered with grace, "won by the Son, becoming sin in my place." This profound theological statement directly reflects 2 Corinthians 5:21, which declares that God "made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, so that in Him we might become the righteousness of God." The lyrics beautifully capture the substitutionary atonement, where Christ's perfect sacrifice covers our imperfect selves.
The recurring refrain, "Jesus is Lord, Jesus is Lord," is not merely a catchy hook but a declarative statement of ultimate authority and kingship. This proclamation finds its biblical foundation throughout Scripture, from the Old Testament prophecies of a coming King to the New Testament affirmations of Jesus' divine status. His kingship is explicitly stated in Revelation 19:16, which bears on His robe and on His thigh the title written: "KING OF KINGS AND LORD OF LORDS." The song anticipates the universal recognition of this truth, stating, "Every knee will bend before You, every tongue will cry." This echoes the prophetic declaration in Isaiah 45:23, where God says, "By myself I have sworn, my mouth has uttered in righteousness, and will not retract: Every knee will bow before me; every tongue will swear allegiance." Thus, Buchanan's "Jesus Is Lord" serves as a compelling musical and theological articulation of the Christian message, celebrating Christ's redemptive work and proclaiming His ultimate, undisputed Lordship over all creation, offering both a reminder and an invitation to embrace this saving truth.