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He Shall Reign Forevermore
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Jul 12, 2026 updated
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Chris Tomlin's song 'Forevermore' is a Christmas worship piece that reflects on the birth of Jesus Christ. It draws imagery from the bleak midwinter and the anticipation of creation for the coming of the Messiah. The lyrics express a personal response of offering one's heart to Christ, even if one cannot bring material gifts like the wise men or shepherds. The song emphasizes Jesus' identity as the King of kings and Lord of lords, who came as a baby in a manger and will reign forever. It connects the nativity to the purpose of Christ's sacrifice and the hope of eternal life.
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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
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
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
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
Here within a manger lies
The One who made the starry skies
This baby born for sacrifice
Christ, the Messiah
Into our hopes, into our fears
The Savior of the world appears
The promise of eternal years
Christ, the Messiah
He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
He shall reign forevermore, forevermore
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