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Hymnal Number
203Resource Type:
Keys included:
Eb
About this Hymn
It could be said that the declaration "Jesus is Lord" is a summary of the whole Apostles' Creed—and it is also the climax of one of the first Christian hymns, in Philippians 2. When writing the melody and the original draft, we were struck by the thought of one day standing with all those throughout the centuries who have suffered beyond imagining for that statement, from New Testament Christians who stood up to Caesar to the many martyrs of our present century. It is a humbling and life-compelling thought—especially as many will stand before Christ and say "Lord, Lord," but their lives will say something different.
Lyrics
Verse 1
"Jesus is Lord"— the cry that echoes through creation; resplendent pow'r, eternal Word, our Rock. The Son of God, the King whose glory fills the heavens, yet bids us come to taste this Living Bread.
Verse 2
"Jesus is Lord"— whose voice sustains the stars and planets, yet in his wisdom laid aside his crown. Jesus the Man, who washed our feet, who bore our suff'ring, became a curse to bring salvation's plan.
Verse 3
"Jesus is Lord"— the tomb is gloriously empty! Not even death could crush this King of Love! The price is paid, the chains are loosed, and we're forgiven; and we can run into the arms of God.
Verse 4
"Jesus is Lord"— a shout of joy, a cry of anguish, as he returns and ev'ry knee bows low. Then ev'ry eye and ev'ry heart will see his glory; the Judge of all will take his children home.
"Jesus is Lord"— the cry that echoes through creation; resplendent pow'r, eternal Word, our Rock. The Son of God, the King whose glory fills the heavens, yet bids us come to taste this Living Bread.
Verse 2
"Jesus is Lord"— whose voice sustains the stars and planets, yet in his wisdom laid aside his crown. Jesus the Man, who washed our feet, who bore our suff'ring, became a curse to bring salvation's plan.
Verse 3
"Jesus is Lord"— the tomb is gloriously empty! Not even death could crush this King of Love! The price is paid, the chains are loosed, and we're forgiven; and we can run into the arms of God.
Verse 4
"Jesus is Lord"— a shout of joy, a cry of anguish, as he returns and ev'ry knee bows low. Then ev'ry eye and ev'ry heart will see his glory; the Judge of all will take his children home.
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Attribution & Copyright
Words & Music: Keith Getty, Stuart Townend © 2003 Thankyou Music Ltd (Capitol CMG Publishing / www.capitolcmgpublishing.com)