Hillsong Worship - Saviour Christ The King Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
I hope for all to come together, to love eachother this Christmas
That war would cease and God would dwell
Inside ev'ry heart of man to wish each other well
Chorus 1
For this reason Christ came to earth, beholding the joy in His birth
He brings freedom, Saviour Christ, the King
Verse 2
For God so came to us one night, that we might have salvation
And now to nations we proclaim, the blessed reign of Jesus
Coda 1
And in our hearts let praises be heard, gallelujah
The power in His Word, let ev'ry heart know
Saviour Christ the King
Instrumental
(key change)
Chorus 2
For this reason Christ came to earth, beholding the joy in His birth
He brings freedom, Saviour Christ, the King
Coda 2
And in our hearts let praises be heard, Hallelujah
The power in His Word, let ev'ry heart know
Saviour Christ the King
Ending
Let ev'ry heart know, Saviour Christ the King
Let ev'ry heart know Saviour Christ the King
Let ev'ry heart know Saviour Christ the King
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Saviour King - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
"Saviour Christ the King," from Hillsong Worship's 2006 album *Celebrating Christmas (Live)*, emerges not merely as a seasonal anthem, but as a profound declaration of the incarnational hope that underpins Christian faith. The song opens with a yearning for unity and peace during Christmas, a vision of a world where "war would cease and God would dwell / Inside ev'ry heart of man." This sentiment echoes the prophetic promise found in Isaiah 9:6, which foretells a ruler whose "government will be vast, and there will be no end to peace." The core message powerfully articulates the "reason Christ came to earth," emphasizing the "joy in His birth" not as a simple historical event, but as the pivotal moment of divine intervention for humanity's liberation. This liberation is directly linked to the salvific work of Christ, aligning with the foundational truth of John 3:16, "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." The lyrics further expand on this, proclaiming the "blessed reign of Jesus" to all nations, a call to witness to the transformative power of the Gospel as commanded in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). The repeated refrain, "Saviour Christ the King," serves as a potent reminder of Jesus' dual nature as redeemer and sovereign, a concept central to New Testament theology. This title encapsulates His role in rescuing humanity from sin and His ultimate authority over all creation, a truth powerfully articulated in Philippians 2:9-11, where God exalts Him to the highest place and declares that "every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father." The song culminates in a fervent invitation for these truths to resonate "in our hearts," with praises and the acknowledgment of the "power in His Word," urging every individual to recognize Christ as their King. This resonates with the call in Romans 10:9-10 for individuals to confess with their mouth that "Jesus is Lord" and believe in their heart that God raised Him from the dead, leading to salvation. Ultimately, "Saviour Christ the King" is a compelling and scripturally rich exploration of the Christmas message, framing the birth of Jesus as the genesis of salvation, freedom, and the everlasting reign of God’s Son over all.