Getty Music - God The Uncreated One (King Forevermore) Lyrics
Lyrics
God the uncreated One
The author of salvation
Wrote the laws of space and time
And fashioned worlds to his design
The One whom angel hosts revere
Hung the stars like chandeliers
Numbered every grain of sand
Knows the heart of every man
He is King forever
He is King forever
He is King forevermore
God our fortress and our strength
The rock on which we can depend
Matchless in his majesty
His power and authority
Unshaken by the schemes of man
Never-changing, Great I Am
Kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall
He is faithful through it all
Crown him King forever
Crown him King forever
Crown him King forevermore
Mighty God in mortal flesh
Forsaken by a traitor's kiss
The curse of sin and centuries
Did pierce the lowly Prince of Peace
Lifted high, the sinless man
Crucified, the spotless Lamb
Buried by the sons of man
Rescued by the Father's hand
To reign as King forever
Reign as King forever
Reign as King forevermore
King Eternal, God of Grace
We crown You with the highest praise
Heaven shouts and saints adore
You’re Holy, Holy, Holy Lord!
What joy in everlasting life
All is love and faith is sight
Justice rolls and praises rise
At the Name of Jesus Christ
King of Kings forever
King of Kings forever
King of Kings forevermore
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God, the Uncreated One (King Forevermore) (Official Lyric Video) - Keith & Kristyn Getty
Meaning & Inspiration
"God The Uncreated One (King Forevermore)," released by Keith & Kristyn Getty on April 23, 2018, immediately commands attention with its majestic scope and profound theological depth. Far from a fleeting contemporary track, this song solidifies its place as a robust hymn, designed to teach and uplift by drawing a comprehensive portrait of God’s character and redemptive work. It unfolds like a grand narrative, inviting us to contemplate the entirety of divine revelation, from creation to consummation.
The initial stanza lays a foundational understanding of God as the eternal Creator and ultimate authority. We are presented with the divine architect who existed before all things, the "uncreated One" who authored salvation, a plan conceived from eternity past, as hinted in Ephesians 1:4-5. The lyrics vividly describe His power in forming the cosmos, shaping worlds, and setting the immutable "laws of space and time," reflecting passages like Colossians 1:16 and John 1:3. The imagery of Him hanging "stars like chandeliers" and numbering "every grain of sand" powerfully conveys His infinite knowledge and meticulous care, echoing declarations in Psalm 19:1 and Matthew 10:30. This foundational truth establishes God's supreme reign, setting the stage for the recurring affirmation: He is King forevermore, a testament to His unceasing dominion as found in Psalm 145:13.
The second stanza shifts focus to God's unwavering reliability and sovereign strength, presenting Him as our "fortress and our strength," a steadfast "rock on which we can depend," reminiscent of Psalm 18:2 and Deuteronomy 32:4. It highlights His unparalleled majesty, power, and authority, qualities frequently lauded throughout Scripture, such as in 1 Timothy 6:15-16. Crucially, the song emphasizes His unchanging nature and invincibility, noting He is "unshaken by the schemes of man" and remains the "Great I Am" (Exodus 3:14), constant through all generations, as Malachi 3:6 affirms. Observing that "kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall" while He remains "faithful through it all" speaks to His ultimate control over history and His enduring covenant love, echoing Daniel 2:21 and Lamentations 3:22-23. The call to "Crown him King forevermore" in this chorus is not a mere statement, but an active declaration of worship and allegiance, acknowledging His rightful place above all earthly powers.
The theological journey deepens in the third stanza, moving from God’s cosmic and eternal attributes to His miraculous condescension in the person of Jesus Christ. This section poignantly captures the core of the Gospel, portraying the "Mighty God in mortal flesh" (John 1:14, Philippians 2:6-8) who experienced profound betrayal. The lyrics trace the crushing weight of sin and its curse, which "did pierce the lowly Prince of Peace" (Isaiah 53:5, Galatians 3:13). The stark imagery of the "sinless man" lifted high and "crucified, the spotless Lamb" powerfully brings to mind 2 Corinthians 5:21 and John 1:29, underscoring Christ’s substitutionary atonement. The narrative culminates in His burial and glorious resurrection, being "rescued by the Father's hand," a profound truth detailed in Acts 2:24 and Romans 8:11, ensuring His eternal reign. The chorus here transforms into "To reign as King forevermore," celebrating Jesus’ victory over death and His established kingship, as proclaimed in Revelation 19:16.
Finally, the concluding stanza erupts in a crescendo of worship and triumphant hope, calling us to respond to this magnificent God. Addressing Him as "King Eternal, God of Grace," it encourages us to "crown You with the highest praise," reflecting the boundless adoration described in 1 Timothy 1:17 and Psalm 145:1-3. The vision expands to cosmic worship, with "Heaven shouts and saints adore," joining the timeless declaration, "You’re Holy, Holy, Holy Lord!" as heard in Isaiah 6:3 and Revelation 4:8. The promise of "everlasting life" brings immense "joy," where faith gives way to sight, and divine "justice rolls and praises rise" at the mention of Jesus’ Name. This final declaration, "King of Kings forevermore," encapsulates the ultimate authority and glory of Christ, a truth that makes every knee bow and every tongue confess, as Philippians 2:9-11 so beautifully states. This anthem leaves us not merely informed, but inspired to live in the light of such a magnificent King, inviting deep reflection and joyful surrender to His eternal dominion.