Lyrics
THE GLORY OF GOD / LA GLORIA DE DIOS
Steven Richards / Lluvia Richards / Ben Fielding
VERSE 1
Christ was one with God
Humbly he came low
Not clinging to His throne
Though equal with the Father
Christ the servant king
He gave up everything
Obedient to death
(Even) death on a cross
CHORUS
Now glorified
Lifted high
He received the name above all names
To Christ
We will bow
(And) Every tongue will testify
Jesus Christ is Lord of all
Jesus Christ is Lord of all
Amen, amen, amen
VERSE 2
When he marched below
He truimphed all the more
For death was overthrown
By the victory of Jesus
On the third, He rose
Ascended to the throne
He reigns forevermore
Christ the Lord of lords
BRIDGE
We have witnessed the glory of God
In his blood upon that cross
We have witnessed the glory of God in the son
Hallelujah
Death oh death now where is your sting
We shout praise where the victory is
Jesus silenced the grave now forever we'll sing
Hallelujah
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Meaning & Inspiration
“The Glory of God” traces the humiliation and exaltation of Christ in language shaped by the New Testament. The opening verse presents Jesus as equal with the Father yet willing to take the place of a servant and accept death on a cross. The chorus then turns upward: Christ is lifted high, receives the name above every name, and is confessed as Lord. This movement gives the song a strong focus on both the sacrifice and sovereign rule of Jesus.
The second verse celebrates resurrection, ascension, and lasting victory over death. Its bridge locates divine glory in the Son and especially in the cross, where apparent defeat becomes the means of redemption. Repeated hallelujahs answer that victory with worship rather than explanation. The lyric gathers several central Christian claims into a compact confession: Christ humbled Himself, died, rose, reigns, and will receive universal acknowledgment. Glory is therefore shown not only in majesty, but also in obedient, self-giving love.
Related Scripture
- Philippians 2:6-11 Christ humbles Himself to death on a cross and is exalted above every name.
- 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Paul summarizes Christ’s death, burial, and resurrection on the third day.
- 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Christ’s victory turns death’s defeat into thanksgiving to God.