Martha Munizzi - The King Lyrics
Lyrics
Every tribe and every nation
Every King and every kingdom
Will stand and proclaim
How excellent is Your Name
With Your blood, You purchased all men
You were the sacrifice for all sin
The splendor of heaven You reign
And the earth will rejoice
And the heavens resound
As we worship the King
Of all Kings coming down
And the people will sing
Giving praise to the King
Every nation together
Will lift up Your Name
And sing glory, give all the glory
To Him who sits on the throne
Forever and ever
Sing worthy, Jesus, You're worthy
To Him who sits on the throne
Forever and ever
Sing glory, give all the glory
To Him who sits on the throne
Forever and ever
Sing worthy, Jesus, You're worthy
To Him who sits on the throne
Forever and ever
Forever and ever
Forever and ever
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The King
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2008 as part of her album "Change the World," Martha Munizzi's "The King" is a powerful declaration of divine sovereignty and redemptive love, deeply rooted in biblical truth. The song's narrative isn't just about acknowledging a king; it's a sweeping panorama of creation bowing before its Creator. From its opening lines, the scope is universal, envisioning "every tribe and every nation," "every King and every kingdom," united in proclaiming the excellence of God's Name. This echoes the prophet Isaiah's vision in Isaiah 11:10, where the root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples, and all nations will seek him. The lyrics then pivot to the core of Christian theology, referencing the sacrificial blood shed for humanity. The phrase "With Your blood, You purchased all men" directly alludes to the redemptive work of Christ, as described in Revelation 5:9: "And they sang a new song, saying, 'You are worthy to take the scroll and to open its seals, because you were slain, and with your blood you purchased for God persons from every tribe and language and people and nation.'" This act of sacrifice is presented not as a defeat, but as the very act through which divine splendor is manifested and heaven's reign is secured.
The chorus powerfully captures the earth's joyful response to this divine reign. The earth rejoicing and the heavens resounding as "we worship the King of all Kings coming down" is a vivid portrayal of eschatological hope, reminiscent of Philippians 2:10-11, which states 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 repeated emphasis on "glory" and "worthy" directed to "Him who sits on the throne" reinforces the song's focus on God's supreme authority and intrinsic worthiness. This is a direct echo of the worship described in Revelation 4:11, where the elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, 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 repetition of "Forever and ever" isn't just a stylistic choice; it underscores the eternal nature of God's reign and the ceaseless praise He deserves. "The King" transcends a simple song of worship; it's a theological treatise set to music, a profound reminder of God's ultimate authority, the cost of our salvation, and the future hope of a redeemed creation united in eternal praise.