REJOICE, THE LORD IS KING

Lyrics

Verse 1
Rejoice, the Lord is King
your Lord and King adore
Mortals, give thanks and sing
and triumph evermore

Chorus
Lift up your heart
Lift up your voice
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice

Verse 2
Jesus, the saviour, reigns
the God of truth and love
When he had purged our stains
he took his seat above

Verse 3
His kingdom cannot fail
he rules o’er earth and heaven
The keys of death and hell
are to our Jesus given

Verse 4
He sits at God’s right hand
till all his foes submit
And bow to his command
and fall beneath his feet

Verse 5
Rejoice in glorious hope
Jesus, the judge, shall come
And take his servants up
to their eternal home

Final Chorus
We soon shall hear
the archangel’s voice
The trump of God shall sound, rejoice

Sample Introduction

This is a song about Jesus as king – a king who brings salvation to his people and who goes before them, creating a great and glorious hope. What is our response? To lift our hearts and voices in rejoicing!

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Scripture References

New Testament – Matthew 25:31-46, Philippians 4, 1 Thessalonians 16, Hebrews 10:11-14, 1 Peter 1, Revelation 1:18

Doctrinal Themes

Christian Living – Hope, Joy
Christology – Saviour, The Ascension of Christ, The Reign of Christ, The Victory of Christ
Doctrine of God – The Kingdom of God
The Future – Eternal Life, Judgement, Our Resurrection

Liturgical Themes

Adoration, Assurance, Call to worship, Praise

Eternal Life, Hope, Joy, Judgement, Our Resurrection, Saviour, The Ascension of Christ, The Kingdom of God, The Reign of Christ, The Victory of Christ