This is a new hymn by Psallos that we’ve recently been introduced to. It has a beautiful singable melody and the lyrics walk through the great drama of the gospel, pivoting between different aspects of God’s character as the divine king and the kind of response each in turn should provoke in us, his people. It seems likely to become a favorite of the saints here at our international church in Caravan City and my family has been humming it constantly over the last couple of weeks. So, I wanted to commend it to you as well.
The Lord is a mighty King: the King of all nations,
The Maker of everything, let His handiwork say,
“I am His, I am His! Creator owns creation.”
See what power there is in the Sov'reign who reigns.
The Lord is a holy King: the Judge rules from heaven;
His wrath He will surely bring on the man who rebels.
O my sin, O my sin! How can I be forgiven?
There is justice in Him; is there mercy as well?
The Lord is a gracious King: for those who believe Him,
His Son is an offering for their sins to atone;
I’m redeemed, I’m redeemed! By grace I have received Him,
By His death on the tree I have peace at His throne.
The Lord is a faithful King: He never will leave us;
His children will ever sing of His glorious love.
O my soul, O my soul is safely bound in Jesus;
All His virtues extol, for the Lord reigns above.
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- "The Lord is a Mighty King" by Psallos
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