Mississippi Mass Choir - A City Built Foursquare Lyrics
Lyrics
Chorus :
(They got the word) they got the word,
(they got the word) they got the word,
(oh I'll) be at the great coronation
(it's gonna be held) in the middle of the air.
(They got the word) they got the word,
(I say yes to Jesus) they got the word,
(then I'll meet Him in that city) built foursquare hmm.
Verse:
There's a great coronation coming up
filled with joy and gladness,
there are special guests attending,
it will be all the children of the Lord.
I've got a standing invitation,
with all the saints from every nation.
We'll be there (be there)
be there, (be there),
be there, (be there)
be there, (be there),
be there when they (crown Him Lord of Lords).
Chorus
Bridge
We are our Father's children,
one, united, in God, Jesus Christ;
we are on our way to that great coronation,
(where we'll) crown Him Lord of Lords.
Vamp 1:
Wait 'til I get there, wait 'til I get there.
Wait 'til I get there, wait 'til I get there.
Wait 'til I get there, wait 'til I get there.
Curtains fall, roll is called,
world of sin, marching in.
Crown Him, crown Him,
crown Him, crown Him,
(be there when they) crown Him Lord of Lords.
Vamp 2:
Good time have a good time.
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The Mississippi Mass Choir - A City Built Four Square
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on June 10, 2014, "A City Built Foursquare" by the Mississippi Mass Choir is a powerful proclamation of faith, offering a profound vision of eternal reward and the coronation of Christ. The song’s central theme revolves around an anticipated heavenly celebration, a "great coronation" where believers, referred to as "children of the Lord" and "saints from every nation," will gather to crown Jesus as Lord of Lords. This imagery directly echoes the biblical vision of Christ's ultimate triumph and reign. The repeated phrase, "They got the word," signifies the divine truth and promise that underpins this hope, a truth proclaimed and understood by all who believe.
The narrative presented in the lyrics is rooted in the Christian belief of salvation and the promise of eternal life, drawing heavily from scripture that speaks of a heavenly dwelling. The "city built foursquare" is a clear allusion to the New Jerusalem described in Revelation 21:16, a city of perfect proportions, signifying divine order and completeness. This is the ultimate destination, a place of ultimate joy and gladness, where every believer, regardless of earthly origin, is welcomed. The standing invitation extended to all the children of the Lord underscores the inclusive nature of God's grace, a concept powerfully conveyed throughout the New Testament, particularly in verses like John 3:16, which emphasizes God's love for the world. The anticipation of this event is palpable, expressed in the insistent repetition of "be there," a fervent desire to be present at the moment Christ is honored as King of Kings. The bridge further solidifies this unity in Christ, reminding us that believers are "one, united, in God, Jesus Christ," a reflection of the unity the Apostle Paul prayed for in John 17:21.
The extended vamps amplify the song's emotional core. "Wait 'til I get there" is a testament to the enduring faith and patience required of believers, holding onto the promise of a future glory that transcends present struggles. This longing for heavenly perfection is juxtaposed with a stark acknowledgment of the "world of sin," a reminder of the earthly realities from which the faithful are being delivered. The repeated acclamation to "crown Him Lord of Lords" is the pinnacle of the song's devotion, a powerful declaration of Christ's supreme authority and sovereignty, as foretold in Philippians 2:9-11. The final "good time have a good time" captures the ultimate, unadulterated joy that awaits the redeemed in God's presence, a joy that surpasses any earthly pleasure. "A City Built Foursquare" is more than a song; it is a vibrant gospel testament, a musical sermon that exhorts listeners to keep their eyes fixed on the glorious future promised to those who have received the Word and are journeying towards their heavenly home.