Hillsong Worship - King Of Kings (Praise) Lyrics
Lyrics
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In the darkness we were waiting Without hope, without light Till from heaven You came running There was mercy in Your eyes
To fulfil the law and prophets To a virgin came the Word From a throne of endless glory To a cradle in the dirt
Praise the Father Praise the Son Praise the Spirit three in one God of glory Majesty Praise forever to the King of kings
To reveal the kingdom coming And to reconcile the lost To redeem the whole creation You did not despise the cross
For even in Your suffering You saw to the other side Knowing this was our salvation Jesus for our sake You died
Praise the Father Praise the Son Praise the Spirit three in one God of glory Majesty Praise forever to the King of kings
And the morning that You rose All of heaven held its breath Till that stone was moved for good For the Lamb had conquered death
And the dead rose from their tombs And the angels stood in awe For the souls of all who'd come To the Father are restored
And the Church of Christ was born Then the Spirit lit the flame Now this gospel truth of old It shall not kneel, it shall not faint
By His blood and in His Name In His freedom, I am free For the love of Jesus Christ Who has resurrected me
Praise the Father Praise the Son Praise the Spirit three in one God of glory Majesty Praise forever to the King of kings Oh praise forever to the King of kings
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King of Kings (Live) - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong Worship’s “King of Kings (Praise),” released on August 4, 2019, is a powerful declaration of the sovereignty and ultimate reign of Jesus Christ, rooted deeply in biblical truth. This anthem doesn't just suggest; it unequivocally proclaims the divine authority of Christ from His humble birth to His glorious return. The song’s core message resonates with the profound reality of God's redemptive plan, presenting Jesus not merely as a historical figure but as the eternal King, actively ruling and reigning over all creation. This perspective aligns directly with the scriptural understanding of Christ’s omnipresence and ongoing work, as seen in passages like Philippians 2:9-11, which states, "Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." The lyrics meticulously trace this trajectory, emphasizing His victory over sin and death, a triumph central to the Christian faith.
The narrative of "King of Kings (Praise)" effectively bridges the historical events of Jesus’ life with their eternal significance. It speaks to the manger, the cross, and the empty tomb, each a testament to His kingly authority and redemptive power. This is beautifully echoed in Colossians 1:15-17, which describes Jesus as "the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created and through him and for him. And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together." The song encourages believers to fix their gaze upon this unshakeable truth, finding hope and purpose in the reign of the one who has already secured ultimate victory. It's an invitation to live with the understanding that every challenge and circumstance ultimately submits to His supreme dominion, a concept powerfully articulated in Romans 8:37: "No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us." This worship song serves as a potent reminder that the King of Kings is not a distant monarch, but a present reality, actively at work in the lives of His people and in the unfolding of His eternal kingdom.