Lyrics
Hear the sound
The sound of the nations calling
Hear the sound
The sound of the fatherless crying
Who will go for us
Who will shout to the corners
Of the earth
That Christ is King
We speak to nations
Be open
We speak to nations
Fall on your knees
We speak to nations
The kingdom is coming near to you
Oh we speak to strongholds
Be broken
Power of darkness
You have to flee
We speak to nations
The kingdom is coming near to you
We speak to you
Be free be free
Hear the sound
The sound of the nations worshipping
Hear the sound
Of sons and daughters singing
We will go for you
We will shout to the corners of the earth
That Christ is King
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Meaning & Inspiration
The song presents Christian mission as a response to cries rising from nations and from those who lack care and protection. Its opening question about who will go is answered by a commitment to proclaim Christ’s kingship throughout the earth. The central declarations address nations, spiritual strongholds, and darkness with the announcement that God’s kingdom has drawn near. The closing scene moves from distress to worship as sons and daughters join in song.
The question of who will go recalls Isaiah 6:8, where a messenger answers God’s call to be sent. The global direction also aligns with Matthew 28:19–20, in which Jesus commissions disciples to make disciples among all nations. Language about the kingdom coming near echoes Jesus’ proclamation in Mark 1:15. Together, these themes frame mission as proclamation, service, and worship under the authority of Christ. The lyric expresses hope that captivity can give way to freedom and that communities can respond to the nearness of God’s reign.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 6:8 Isaiah answers God’s question about whom to send as a messenger.
- Matthew 28:19-20 Jesus commissions his disciples to make disciples among all nations.
- Mark 1:15 Jesus announces that the kingdom of God has come near.