Lyrics
Verse 1
Who are these in shining armor
Whence the Glory so bright
Ah, they come from yonder city
Where Christ is all the light?
Chorus:
Ride on, King Jesus
To victory, Ride on, in glory and power
And majesty sublime
Ride on, King Jesus
To victory, ride on,
'Til heaven and earth shall own Thee Lord
Oh Conquering One, ride on.
Verse 2
Sing for joy ye remnant people
Your redemption draws near
Soon your trials will be ended
When Jesus shall appear.
In glory shall appear.
(repeat Chorus)
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Ride On, King Jesus” pictures Christ as the victorious ruler whose glory draws a faithful remnant toward redemption. Its images of shining armor, a radiant city, majesty, and conquest give the song a triumphant focus without overlooking present trials. The repeated command to ride on places every hope of final victory in Jesus rather than in human strength.
The promise that redemption draws near connects naturally with biblical passages about the return and reign of Christ. The song also treats worship as a response to that promise: the people sing for joy because suffering will end when Jesus appears. Revelation 19 offers a close parallel in its vision of the faithful rider who judges and triumphs, while Luke 21 links approaching redemption with steadfast hope. Together, those themes make the lyric a declaration of confidence in Christ as Lord over heaven and earth.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 19:11-16 The passage presents Christ as the faithful rider who judges and triumphs.
- Luke 21:28 Jesus connects approaching redemption with hope during distress.