Sovereign Grace Music - Heaven Has Come To Us Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Unto us from on high
Reaching down into the deepest night
To the world hope has come
In the dark the Light of Life has dawned
Chorus
What a mystery, oh what love
Oh how can it be that heaven has come to us
Verse 2
Unto us meek and mild
God eternal born a helpless child
Set aside heaven’s throne
Veiled in weakness came unto His own
Verse 3
Unto us grace has come
Here to seek and bring the sinner home
Lived to die, rose to reign
Son of Man the Lamb for sinners slain
Video
Heaven Has Come to Us [Acoustic Version]
Meaning & Inspiration
"Heaven Has Come To Us," a profound offering from Sovereign Grace Music, arrived on October 30, 2020, as a cornerstone track from their album, *Heaven Has Come*. This song is not merely a seasonal carol but a rich theological exposition, meticulously crafted to articulate the central truth of the Christian faith: the Incarnation and subsequent redemptive work of Jesus Christ. It serves as a worshipful meditation on God's incredible initiative to bridge the infinite chasm between Creator and creation, inviting us to ponder the depths of divine love and humility.
The opening verse immediately sets the stage, declaring, "Unto us from on high / Reaching down into the deepest night / To the world hope has come / In the dark the Light of Life has dawned." Here, the song establishes the divine origin of salvation. The phrase "from on high" points to God’s heavenly dwelling, while "deepest night" vividly portrays humanity’s condition steeped in sin and spiritual darkness, a state eloquently described in Isaiah 9:2, where those walking in darkness see a great light. The arrival of "hope" and the "Light of Life" unequivocally refers to Jesus Christ, who Himself proclaimed, "I am the light of the world" (John 8:12). This initial movement outlines God’s sovereign plan unfolding, not through human striving, but through a gracious, descending act of intervention.
The chorus then explodes with wonder and adoration: "What a mystery, oh what love / Oh how can it be that heaven has come to us." This lyrical core encapsulates the awe-inspiring paradox of the Incarnation. The "mystery" here is not an unsolvable riddle but a truth so profound it transcends human understanding, a divine secret now revealed through Christ, as echoed in 1 Timothy 3:16. The "love" is God's unconditional, self-sacrificing *agape* love, the ultimate expression of which is articulated in John 3:16. The rhetorical question, "how can it be," perfectly captures the astonishment at God's willingness to condescend, to bring the transcendent reality of heaven into the immanent realm of humanity.
Building on this foundational truth, the second verse delves into the astonishing humility of Christ: "Unto us meek and mild / God eternal born a helpless child / Set aside heaven’s throne / Veiled in weakness came unto His own." This passage beautifully highlights the kenosis, or self-emptying, of Christ. To contemplate "God eternal" being "born a helpless child" is to grapple with the profound paradox of Philippians 2:6-8, where Christ, though existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God something to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant. He "set aside heaven’s throne" not by abandoning His deity, but by willingly embracing human limitations and vulnerability. The idea of Him being "veiled in weakness" speaks to the hidden glory of God in human flesh, coming to "His own," yet often unrecognized or rejected, a poignant truth from John 1:11.
The final verse expands the narrative to encompass the full scope of Christ’s redemptive work, moving beyond His birth to His life, death, and resurrection: "Unto us grace has come / Here to seek and bring the sinner home / Lived to die, rose to reign / Son of Man the Lamb for sinners slain." Here, "grace has come" signifies God's unmerited favor made manifest in Christ, aligning with Ephesians 2:8. His declared purpose was "to seek and bring the sinner home," a direct reference to Luke 19:10. The concise yet powerful phrase, "Lived to die, rose to reign," masterfully summarizes the entirety of the gospel story: His perfect life, His sacrificial death for sin, and His victorious resurrection and ascension to sovereign rule. He is identified both as the "Son of Man," emphasizing His humanity and prophetic role as seen in Daniel 7:13-14, and the "Lamb for sinners slain," a clear theological link to His atoning sacrifice, reminiscent of Isaiah 53:7 and John 1:29. This verse encapsulates the full sweep of God's redemptive plan, reminding us that Christ's coming was always purposed for our salvation.
"Heaven Has Come To Us" is a worship piece that transcends simple storytelling, guiding the heart to profound theological reflection. It serves as a powerful reminder of God's unwavering faithfulness and the immense, immeasurable value of Christ's sacrifice. Through its careful lyrical construction and deep biblical roots, Sovereign Grace Music has delivered a song that not only celebrates the Incarnation but also compels us to fall afresh in adoration before the One who left His throne to bring heaven to us. This is a song that deeply encourages and strengthens faith, pointing always to the awesome grace of God revealed in Jesus Christ.