Lyrics
Countless days on a journey that led so far
Endless nights they traveled to follow the star
They did not find a palace, just a humble village home
And searching for a king, but finding a child, no crown, no throne
Still they bowed down
Come let us adore him
Oh, come let us adore him
Oh, come let us adore him
Expectation turned to mystery
For nothing was like anything they dreamed
Anticipating the royal and those honored by this world
Instead they gazed in the eyes of an awe-struck peasant girl
Holding her child
Come let us adore him
Oh, come let us adore him
Oh, come let us adore him
The brilliant gold, the fragrant myrrh, the costly frankincense
Placed before him
Come let us adore him
Oh, come let us adore him
Oh, come let us adore him
Christ, the Lord
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Meaning & Inspiration
Kari Jobe retells the visit of the Magi by emphasizing the contrast between royal expectations and the humility surrounding Christ. The travelers follow the star across a long distance, yet their search ends not at a palace or throne but before a child in an ordinary home. Their response resolves the contrast: despite the modest setting, they bow in worship. The recurring invitation to adore Christ turns the narrative into a congregational confession of His identity as Lord.
Matthew 2:1-11 provides the song’s central scene, including the star, the child with Mary, the visitors bowing down, and their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. The lyrics linger on those details without shifting attention away from Christ. Mystery replaces worldly grandeur, but worship confirms that the travelers have found the King they sought. As a Christmas song, it joins wonder with reverence, presenting the incarnation through humble surroundings and costly gifts. Its final naming of Christ as Lord gives the story a clear devotional conclusion.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 2:1-11 The Magi follow the star, bow before the child, and present gold, frankincense, and myrrh.
- Philippians 2:6-8 Paul describes Christ humbling Himself rather than clinging to divine privilege.