River Valley Worship - Promised One Lyrics
Lyrics
As the prophets foretold
You broke the silence
Born of Mary alone
Conceived by the Spirit
From the promise You spoke
Now we see the fullness
Heir to King David's throne
Messiah anointed
Only Jesus only Jesus
Oh that name that saved my soul
Jesus Christ the Lord of All
As the prophets foretold
You were forsaken
Heaven's eyes turned away
As You cried out in anguish
But on the third You arose
In glorious wonder
Son of God lifted high
Behold Heaven's power
Jesus Christ no name above
Word of God You're here with us
He who was and is to come
You are the promised one
Praise His name sign oh my soul
First and last my all in all
I will sing no other song
You are the promised one
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Promised One
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on January 27, 2022, River Valley Worship’s "Promised One" stands as a profound declaration of faith, meticulously tracing the redemptive arc of Jesus Christ from ancient prophecy to His ultimate triumph and eternal reign. This song serves as a powerful theological narrative, reminding us that every significant event in Christ's earthly journey, and His divine identity, was meticulously foretold, affirming His unparalleled role as the anticipated Savior. It’s a beautifully crafted piece that deepens our understanding of His sovereignty and the unshakable foundation of our hope.
The song’s opening verse immediately immerses us in the miraculous birth of Jesus, heralded by the prophets long before His arrival. "As the prophets foretold, You broke the silence," beautifully evokes the centuries of silence between the Old and New Testaments, broken by the arrival of the Messiah. This directly recalls prophecies such as Isaiah 7:14, which spoke of a virgin conceiving, and Isaiah 9:6-7, detailing the coming of a child who would be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace, upon the throne of David. The lines "Born of Mary alone, Conceived by the Spirit" echo the divine orchestration found in Matthew 1:18 and Luke 1:35, emphasizing the miraculous nature of His incarnation. Furthermore, "From the promise You spoke, Now we see the fullness" points to God's covenant promises stretching back to Abraham and even to Eden (Genesis 3:15), culminating in Christ, as Galatians 4:4 declares that God sent His Son "when the fullness of time had come." His lineage as "Heir to King David's throne, Messiah anointed" firmly establishes His royal claim, fulfilling God’s promise to David in 2 Samuel 7:12-16 and affirmed in Luke 1:32-33. This verse sets a reverent tone, celebrating the divine plan unfolding in human history.
The chorus, "Only Jesus only Jesus, Oh that name that saved my soul, Jesus Christ the Lord of All," serves as a fervent declaration of singular devotion and the exclusive power found in Christ. It’s a direct affirmation of Acts 4:12, "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to mankind by which we must be saved." This refrain is not merely repetitive; it’s a foundational truth, establishing Jesus as the sole source of redemption and the supreme authority over everything, resonating with Philippians 2:9-11 where every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
Moving into the second verse, the song confronts the painful reality of Christ's sacrifice and ultimate victory. "As the prophets foretold, You were forsaken, Heaven's eyes turned away, As You cried out in anguish" powerfully portrays the immense suffering on the cross. This imagery calls to mind the prophetic lament of Psalm 22:1, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" a cry Jesus Himself uttered in Matthew 27:46. The profound theological weight of God turning away from His Son as He bore the full weight of humanity's sin is deeply moving, a fulfillment of Isaiah 53. Yet, the anguish is not the end. The song quickly pivots to triumph: "But on the third You arose, In glorious wonder, Son of God lifted high, Behold Heaven's power." This testifies to the resurrection, the cornerstone of Christian faith, as recounted in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. His glorious ascent, "Son of God lifted high," speaks to His ascension and exaltation at the Father's right hand, a demonstration of God's immense power at work, as described in Ephesians 1:19-20.
The bridge further amplifies Jesus' unparalleled identity and eternal nature. "Jesus Christ no name above, Word of God You're here with us, He who was and is to come, You are the promised one" encapsulates His supremacy, His embodiment of divine revelation (John 1:1, 1:14), and His eternal existence as Alpha and Omega (Revelation 1:8). This section cements His role as the "Promised One," the central thread woven through all of Scripture, past, present, and future. The subsequent lines, "Praise His name sing oh my soul, First and last my all in all, I will sing no other song, You are the promised one," are a deeply personal and corporate call to worship, echoing Psalm 103:1, and proclaiming His ultimate authority as the "First and Last" (Revelation 1:17) and the one in whom all things hold together (Colossians 3:11). The commitment to "sing no other song" speaks to an unwavering, exclusive devotion, placing Jesus at the absolute center of one's adoration and life's narrative. "Promised One" by River Valley Worship is more than just a song; it's a theological reflection set to music, a compelling affirmation of Christ's identity, and an invitation to deepen one's worship and understanding of the one who was, and is, and is to come.