Jeremy Riddle - Be Enthroned Lyrics
Lyrics
We've come to join the song
Sung long before our lives
To raise our voice along
Heaven and earth alike
We've seen Your faithful hand
Your mercy without end
A King who bled and died
A God who sacrificed
Be enthroned upon the praises
Of a thousand generations
You are worthy. Lord of all
Unto You, the slain and risen King
We lift our voices with heaven singing
Worthy, Lord of all
All through this life we lead
And onto eternity
Our endless praise, we'll cry
Jesus be glorified
Be enthroned upon the praises
Of a thousand generations
You are worthy. Lord of all
Unto You, the slain and risen King
We lift our voices with heaven singing
Worthy, Lord of all
Highest praises
Lord of all
Be enthroned upon the praises
Of a thousand generations
You are worthy. Lord of all
Unto You, the slain and risen King
We lift our voices with heaven singing
Worthy, Lord of all
Video
Be Enthroned (Official Lyric Video) - Jeremy Riddle | Have It All
Meaning & Inspiration
Jeremy Riddle's "Be Enthroned," released on March 11, 2016, as part of the "Have It All" collection, is a powerful declaration of worship that transcends individual experience to connect with a timeless heavenly chorus. The song's genesis seems rooted in the profound understanding that our worship is not a novel invention but an echo of an eternal song, sung "long before our lives" by all of creation and the faithful throughout history. This echoes the sentiment found in Revelation 5:13, where every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and on the sea is depicted as giving praise to God and the Lamb. Riddle compellingly articulates this communal aspect of faith, inviting listeners to join a "song sung long before our lives" and to "raise our voice along / Heaven and earth alike."
The core message of "Be Enthroned" centers on the absolute worthiness of Jesus Christ, particularly in His sacrificial act as the "King who bled and died" and the "God who sacrificed." This remembrance is not just historical but transformative, acknowledging the profound mercy and faithfulness demonstrated through the cross. The lyrics directly engage with the salvific work of Christ, referencing His sacrifice and resurrection as the ultimate foundation for our praise. This profound truth is woven throughout Scripture, with passages like Romans 5:8 boldly proclaiming God's love for us while we were still sinners, Christ died for us, and John 3:16 highlighting the immense love that led to this sacrifice for salvation. The song consistently returns to the central command and desire: "Be enthroned upon the praises / Of a thousand generations." This isn't merely a request but a recognition of Christ's rightful place, as prophesied in Isaiah 9:7, where "Of the increase of his government and of peace there will be no end, on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from this time forth and forevermore." The "thousand generations" speaks to the enduring nature of God's reign and the lineage of believers who have and will continue to honor Him.
The song's structure and lyrical progression build towards a climactic assertion of Christ's sovereignty and worthiness. The recurring chorus, "You are worthy, Lord of all," is a direct echo of biblical declarations found throughout the Psalms and Revelation, such as Revelation 4:11 where the elders fall down and worship, saying, "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they were created and have their being." The phrase "Unto You, the slain and risen King, / We lift our voices with heaven singing" paints a vivid picture of unified worship, where the earthly church joins the celestial host in exalting Jesus. This unity is a recurring theme in the New Testament, emphasizing that believers are "fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of God" (Ephesians 2:19). The final lines, "All through this life we lead / And onto eternity / Our endless praise, we'll cry / Jesus be glorified," underscore the ongoing and eternal nature of this worship. It's a commitment that extends beyond the confines of a song or a moment, transforming into a lifelong anthem and a promise of ceaseless adoration in the age to come. "Be Enthroned" serves as a potent reminder of who deserves our ultimate allegiance and the profound privilege it is to participate in a worship that has always been, and always will be, centered on the matchless King of kings.