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You Are My King
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Jul 12, 2026 updated
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Chris Tomlin's song 'Amazing Love (My King)' is a worship anthem reflecting on the substitutionary atonement of Jesus Christ. The lyrics contrast the believer's forgiveness and acceptance with Christ's condemnation and forsakenness on the cross. The chorus marvels at the 'amazing love' of the King who died for humanity, expressing joy in honoring Him. The song emphasizes the resurrection, stating that because Christ died and rose again, believers are alive and indwelt by His Spirit. It draws on themes of grace, salvation, and grateful worship, echoing the sentiment of the hymn 'And Can It Be.'
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I'm forgiven because you were forsaken
I'm accepted, You were condemned
I'm alive and well
Your spirit is within me
Because you died and rose again
I'm forgiven because you were forsaken
I'm accepted, you were condemned
I'm alive and well
Your spirit is within me
Because you died and rose again
Amazing love, how can it be?
That you, my king. would die for me
Amazing love, I know it's true
Its my joy to honor you
Amazing love how can it be?
That my king would die for me
Amazing love I know it's true
Its my joy to honor you
In all I do
I honor you
I'm forgiven because you were forsaken
I'm accepted, you were condemned
I'm alive and well
Your spirit is within me
Because you died and rose again
Amazing love how can it be
That you, my king would die for me
Amazing love, I know its true
It's my joy to honor you
Amazing love how can it be?
That you, my king, would die for me
Amazing love, I know its true
Its my joy to honor you
In all I do I honor you
You are my king
You are my king
Jesus, You are my king
Jesus, You are my king
Amazing love, how can it be?
That you, my king, would die for me
Amazing love, I know it's true
Its my joy to honor you
Amazing love, how can it be?
That you, my king would die for me
Amazing love I know it's true
Its my joy to honor you
In all I do I honor you
In all I do honor you