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“He Shall Reign Forevermore”

By Daniel Henderson

The divine child in a manger was also the King of the universe. In a world where nations are in chaos and people are driven to achieve worldly power, we can celebrate the ultimate reign of Christ. As you pray through the lyrics of this recent Christmas song, let it focus your hope on the power and dominion of Jesus Christ. (Click the title below to listen.)

“He Shall Reign Forevermore”

VERSE ONE:

In the bleak mid-winter, all creation groans
For a world in darkness, frozen like a stone
Light is breaking
In a stable for a throne

Lord, I praise You that the light of Your life overcomes the darkness of…
Jesus, Your humility in leaving heaven and coming to earth inspires me to pursue humility even when…

VERSE TWO:

If I were a wise man, I would travel far
And if I were a shepherd, I would do my part
But poor as I am
I will give to Him my heart

Lord, help me be poor in spirit, especially when my pride tempts me to…
Lord Jesus, thank You that you accept the surrender of my heart, even when I…

CHORUS:

And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
Unto us a child is born
The King of kings and Lord of lords
And He shall reign forevermore, forevermore

Jesus, I praise You because You reign over…
Jesus, thank You that Your reign will outlast…
Lord Jesus, because You are King of Kings and Lord of Lords, I know I can trust You for…

VERSE THREE:

Here within a manger lies
The One who made the starry skies
This baby born for sacrifice
Christ, the Messiah

Jesus, because You created the stars, I know You can shape my heart to…
Lord Jesus, thank You that because of Your sacrifice on the cross I have…
Messiah, because You fulfilled the promises of Scripture in your coming, I will trust You to fulfill Your promise to me that…

VERSE FOUR:

Into our hopes, into our fears
The Savior of the world appears
The promise of eternal years
Christ, the Messiah

Jesus, thank You that I can live in hope that You will…
Jesus, I confess that I am fearful about … and will trust Your abiding presence to strengthen me today.
Because of Your promise of eternity, I surrender my temporary troubles, especially…

(Songwriters: Aaron Arterberry / Chris Tomlin / Connor Arterberry / Matthew Maher