Lyrics
Verse 1
I come before my Lord and King
The one who gave His life for me
I'll raise the banner of His name
Until the nations call on Him
Chorus
The Champion of the hosts above
And captain of my destiny
In You alone I make my boast
You reign alone as Lord of all
Verse 2
We sing as one with Heaven's Choir
The Praises of our Saviour King
Emmanuel, our God with us
Redeemed us all from hell and sin
Chorus (x4)
The Champion of the hosts above
And captain of my destiny
In You alone I make my boast
You reign alone as Lord of all
Tag (x3)
You reign alone as Lord of all
Outro (x6)
Amen Amen Amen Hallelujah
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Meaning & Inspiration
“The Champion” by Nathaniel Bassey and Joe Mettle is a worship song that proclaims Jesus as Lord and captain of the singer’s destiny. The first verse begins with coming before “my Lord and King, the one who gave His life for me,” and with raising the banner of His name until the nations call on Him. The chorus names Him “the Champion of the hosts above” and says “in You alone I make my boast.”
The second verse widens the scene: the singer joins “Heaven’s Choir” in praising the Saviour King, Emmanuel, “our God with us,” who is said to have redeemed “us all from hell and sin.” Emmanuel comes from Isaiah 7:14 and Matthew 1:23, and the heavenly praise recalls Revelation 5:11-13. The boast in God alone is close to Jeremiah 9:23-24 and 1 Corinthians 1:31.
The song ends with repeated “You reign alone as Lord of all” and a run of Amens and Hallelujahs. Its message is Christ’s unrivaled lordship, celebrated by a gathered church.
Related Scripture
- Isaiah 7:14 Emmanuel, God with us
- Revelation 5:11-13 Heavenly praise to the Lamb
- 1 Corinthians 1:31 Boasting in the Lord