Worship Set #14 - "King of Kings"

​While many things may seem to be falling apart and on hold, the Church has been growing during this global pandemic in ways that haven’t been seen in years.  While it may seem like the Church is closed since the buildings are mostly empty, God is working through His Church in mighty ways.  As the people of God lean into the Spirit of God and shine brightly during this season, many are coming to the truth.  The Lord is working and moving through His Church, and the gospel is spreading during this time of crisis.  In light of all this, it is appropriate that our worship song for today focuses on the history and purpose of the Body of Christ.

​“King of Kings” by Hillsong Worship harkens back to the timeless style of the hymns.  Written in typical hymn fashion, this song includes three verse and a powerful chorus.  It’s a song celebrating the Gospel and of tracing the history of the Church with a rousing chorus of worship, giving God the glory for all that He has done. 
 
While a simple song, “King of Kings” is powerful in the way that it looks through history at the power of the cross and then looks forward and reminds us that the Gospel will forever be unstoppable because of the power of the blood of Christ.  However, despite the great verses, my favorite part is the chorus which lifts an anthem of praise and confirms the importance of all three persons of the Trinity.

“Praise the Father
Praise the Son
Praise the Spirit three in One
God of glory
Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings”

While many things that we see through the news and circumstances around us seem depressing and discouraging, I hope and pray that this song will remind you that God is still working in and through the Church.  The God we serve is moving in ways that we may not see; however, if we hold fast to the faith and keep our eyes on our King, our spirits will be lifted and God may show us the work He is doing and our part in it.  Therefore, may this worship song shift your perspective and fill you with bold faith as we sing and celebrate the history and future of the Church and give God all the glory.  Here’s “King of Kings” by Hillsong Worship.

"King of Kings"
by Hillsong Worship

In the darkness, we were waiting
Without hope, without light
'Til from Heaven You came running
There was mercy in Your eyes

To fulfill the law and prophets
To a virgin came the Word
From a throne of endless glory
To a cradle in the dirt

Praise the Father, praise the Son
Praise the Spirit, three in one
God of glory, Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings

To reveal the kingdom coming
And to reconcile the lost
To redeem the whole creation
You did not despise the cross

For even in Your suffering
You saw to the other side
Knowing this was our salvation
Jesus for our sake You died

Praise the Father, praise the Son
Praise the Spirit, three in one
God of glory, Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings

And the morning that You rose
All of Heaven held its breath
'Til that stone was moved for good
For the Lamb had conquered death

And the dead rose from their tombs
And the angels stood in awe
For the souls of all who'd come
To the Father are restored

And the church of Christ was born
Then the Spirit lit the flame
Now this gospel truth of old
Shall not kneel, shall not faint

By His blood and in His name
In His freedom I am free
For the love of Jesus Christ
Who has resurrected me

Praise the Father, praise the Son
Praise the Spirit, three in one
God of glory, Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings
Praise forever to the King of Kings