for KING & COUNTRY - Heavenly Hosts Lyrics
Released: 22 Nov 2024
Lyrics
My world's standing still
On this moonlit hill, alone
The stars fill my eyes
A strange and beautiful sight, ohhh
Then voices singing in the sky
Calling through the silent night
Bring me to my knees
Heavenly hosts cry glory glory
For the Lord is with us
Let all the earth shout worthy worthy
Love has come to save us
Holy Holy Holy
Holy Holy Holy
How could this little Child
So humble, meek and mild
Come and save me
And mend my heart and soul
The angels seem to know
Hear them singing on and on yeah
Heavenly hosts cry glory glory
For the Lord is with us
Let all the earth shout worthy worthy
Love has come to save us
Holy Holy Holy
Holy Holy Holy
Holy Holy Holy
Love has come to save us
Allelu... alleluia
Allelu... alleluia
Allelu... alleluia
Allelu... alleluia
Heavenly hosts cry glory glory
For the Lord is with us
Let all the earth shout worthy worthy
Love had come to save us
Holy Holy Holy
Holy Holy Holy
Holy Holy Holy
Love has come to save me
Video
for KING + COUNTRY - Heavenly Hosts (Official Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on October 29, 2021, as part of their album *A Drummer Boy Christmas +*, for KING & COUNTRY's "Heavenly Hosts" offers a profound reflection on the Nativity story, inviting listeners into the awe and wonder of that first Christmas night. The song immediately transports us to a solitary, moonlit hill, painting a vivid picture of quiet contemplation under a vast, star-filled sky. This setting mirrors the traditional scene of shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by night, a moment of mundane routine abruptly interrupted by the divine. The initial encounter, described as a "strange and beautiful sight," perfectly encapsulates the mixture of fear and fascination that must have gripped those present, as described in Luke 2:9 where the "glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified." The appearance of "voices singing in the sky" then compels the narrator to their knees, a natural response of reverence and humility in the face of such an overwhelming manifestation of God's presence.
The central chorus explodes with vibrant praise, echoing the very words of the angelic multitude: "Heavenly hosts cry glory glory / For the Lord is with us / Let all the earth shout worthy worthy / Love has come to save us." This directly references Luke 2:13-14, where "a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.'" The declaration "The Lord is with us" resonates deeply with the name Emmanuel, prophesied in Isaiah 7:14 and confirmed in Matthew 1:23, signifying God's tangible presence among humanity. The call to "shout worthy worthy" draws from the throne room visions of Revelation, where creatures and elders continually proclaim God's worthiness (Revelation 4:8, 11). This profound shift from fear to worship underscores the transformative power of the Christmas message: that divine love, in its purest form, has arrived to rescue and redeem. The repeated phrase "Holy Holy Holy" acts as a powerful affirmation of God's absolute purity and majesty, a direct quotation from the seraphim in Isaiah 6:3 and the living creatures in Revelation 4:8, underscoring the eternal, unchanging nature of God's holiness.
The song then delves into the humbling paradox of the Incarnation, asking, "How could this little Child / So humble, meek and mild / Come and save me / And mend my heart and soul?" This question beautifully captures the human struggle to comprehend the infinite God becoming a vulnerable infant. It highlights the profound humility of Christ, as described in Philippians 2:6-8, where Jesus, though in the form of God, "made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness." This "little Child," whose birth was heralded by legions of angels, is the very source of salvation and inner healing, able to "mend my heart and soul" – a promise found throughout Scripture for those who seek God (Psalm 147:3). The angels, ever watchful and aware of God's grand plan (Hebrews 1:14), continue their jubilant song, seemingly understanding the cosmic significance of this quiet arrival in a manger. The repeated "Alleluia" sections serve as a universal anthem of praise, unifying the celestial chorus with the earthly observer in adoration. The song culminates in a deeply personal affirmation, shifting from "Love has come to save us" to "Love has come to save me," making the magnificent truth of Christmas an intimate reality for each individual. "Heavenly Hosts" ultimately serves as a powerful reminder of the boundless love of God, manifested in the birth of Jesus, an event that silences the world in awe and then sets the heavens, and our hearts, singing.