Lyrics
All heaven declares the glory of the risen Lord
Who can compare with the beauty of the Lord?
Forever He will be (Forever He will be)
The Lamb apon the throne (The Lamb apon the throne)
I gladly bow the knee (I gladly bow the knee)
And worship Him alone
I will proclaim the glory of the risen Lord
Who once was slain to reconcile man to God
Forever You will be (Forever You will be)
The Lamb upon the throne (The Lamb upon the throne)
I gladly bow my knee (I gladly bow my knee)
And worship You alone
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Meaning & Inspiration
“All Heavens Declare” centers on the risen Christ as the unrivaled object of worship. Its first movement looks beyond earthly praise to heaven’s declaration of His glory, then answers that vision with reverence: the worshiper gladly bows before the Lamb upon the throne. Beauty, kingship, resurrection, and sacrifice are gathered into a concise confession of who Christ is.
The second movement turns heavenly praise into personal proclamation. Christ is identified as the One who was slain to reconcile humanity to God, connecting the cross with restored relationship and worship. The image of the Lamb on the throne closely reflects Revelation, where the slain Lamb stands in victory and receives honor from all creation. The act of bowing also recalls the New Testament picture of every knee acknowledging Jesus Christ. By shifting from “He” to “You,” the lyrics move from declaration into direct adoration. The song’s simplicity serves its central theme: the risen and crucified Lord is worthy of enduring praise, humble surrender, and exclusive worship.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 5:6,12-13 John’s vision presents the slain Lamb receiving worship from heaven and all creation.
- 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 The passage describes God reconciling people to Himself through Christ.
- Philippians 2:10-11 The passage depicts every knee bowing and every tongue confessing Jesus Christ as Lord.