Rejoice. the Lord is King - Hymn with Lyrics

 

1. Rejoice, the Lord is King:
Your Lord and King adore!
Rejoice, give thanks and sing,
And triumph evermore.
Lift up your heart,
Lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

2. Jesus, the Savior, reigns,
The God of truth and love;
When He has purged our stains,
He took his seat above;
Lift up your heart,
Lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

3. His kingdom cannot fail,
He rules o'er earth and heav'n;
The keys of death and hell
Are to our Jesus giv'n:
Lift up your heart,
Lift up your voice!
Rejoice, again I say, rejoice!

Scripture; Psalm 97:1; Psalm 99:1

The phrase "Rejoice! The Lord is King" is not a direct quote from a single verse in the Bible but is often associated with various Psalms that emphasize God's kingship and sovereignty, particularly Psalm 97:1. The Psalms are ancient Hebrew songs and prayers that date back to various times in Israel's history, with many attributed to King David and others to different authors across centuries.

Composition of the Psalms: The Book of Psalms was written over several centuries, traditionally believed to span from around the 10th century BCE (during the reign of King David) to the post-exilic period (after the Babylonian exile, around the 5th century BCE). Psalms celebrating God's kingship would have been written within this timeframe, reflecting the beliefs and experiences of the Israelites.