Lyrics
Intro
You reign forever
There's only one
Verse 1
There's only one who's worthy of the throne
There's only one who's worthy of the praise
'Cause only one was slain to save us all
Only one who's overwhelmed the grave
Chorus
You reign, You reign
Jesus, forever You reign
We bless Your name
Jesus, forever Your name
Post-Chorus
We bless, we bless Your name (x2)
There's only one
Verse 2
Only one who's worthy of the throne
Only one who's who's worthy of the praise
Only one was slain to save us all (Only one who's overcome)
Only one who's overwhelmed the grave
Chorus
You reign, You reign
Jesus, forever You reign
We bless Your name
Jesus, forever Your name
You reign, You reign
Jesus, forever You reign (Lord, You reign forever)
We bless Your name
Jesus, forever Your name
Interlude
There's only one who's worthy (x2)
Only one who is worthy forever
Bridge
You are seated at the right hand of the Father
Jesus forever and ever
You've been given the Name above all others
Jesus forever and ever
You are worthy of the blessing and the honor
All glory and power
Forever
Chorus
You reign, You reign
Jesus, forever You reign
We bless Your name
Jesus, forever Your name (Oh, You reign forever)
You reign, You reign
Jesus, forever You reign
We bless Your name
Jesus, forever Your name
You reign, You reign
Jesus, forever You reign
We bless Your name
Jesus, forever Your name
Tag
You reign, You reign (x2)
You reign, You reign (There's only one who's worthy, there's only one who's worthy)
You reign, You reign
Chorus
Jesus, forever You reign
We bless Your name
Jesus, forever Your name
Refrain
There will be no other like You
Never be another like You
There will be no other like You
Never be another like You
Chorus
'Cause You reign, You reign
Jesus, forever You reign
And we bless Your name
Jesus, forever Your name
You reign, You reign
Jesus, forever You reign (You're the only one, You're the only one)
We bless Your name (You're the One who sits high and looks low)
Jesus, forever Your name (You're the One who stands after all)
You reign, You reign
Jesus, forever You reign
We bless Your name
Jesus, forever Your name
Outro
Jesus, Jesus
Credits & Song Information
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“Jesus Forever” by Red Worship is a declaration of Christ’s unending reign. Its chorus is direct: “’Cause You reign, You reign, Jesus, forever You reign,” followed by “we bless Your name, Jesus, forever Your name.” A refrain adds that there will be no other like Him, and a later line calls Him the One who “sits high and looks low.”
The picture of a reigning, enthroned Christ is close to Hebrews 1:3, which describes the Son seated at the right hand of the Majesty on high, and to Psalm 110:1. The emphasis on the name of Jesus recalls Philippians 2:9-11, where the name above every name is honored, and Revelation 5, where the Lamb receives worship.
Most of the song is repeated declaration, so it suits congregational singing. Its focus is simple: Christ is unrivaled, His reign has no end, and His name is blessed.
Related Scripture
- Hebrews 1:3 The Son seated at the right hand of the Majesty on high
- Philippians 2:9-11 The name above every name
- Revelation 5:12-13 Worship of the Lamb who reigns forever