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Simple Kingdom
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Aug 7, 2026 updated
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Cody Carnes' 'Simple Kingdom' is a worship song that celebrates the countercultural nature of God's kingdom, emphasizing love, humility, and service. The lyrics contrast worldly values with kingdom values, noting how the small become great and the last become first. The song calls believers to see others as Jesus does, die daily to pride, and live in praise of the King who reigns. It expresses longing for the kingdom's coming while recognizing its presence now, even in tears. The repeated hallelujahs and declaration that Jesus reigns reinforce a posture of surrender and adoration.
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Your kingdom is simple
As simple as love
You welcomed the children
You stopped for the one
We want to see people
The way Jesus does
Your kingdom is simple
Lord, teach it to us
Your kingdom is humble
As humble as death
His King is a savior
Who gave His last breath
So may we die daily
Our pride laid to rest
Your kingdom is humble
And the broken are blessed
Hallelujah
Hallowed be Your name
May we live and breathe Your praise
Hallelujah
Let all creation say
Oh, The King of heaven reigns
Your kingdom is coming
Your kingdom is here
Alive in our waiting
At work in our tears
So come to us quickly
Forever our prayer
Your kingdom is coming
Lord Jesus, come near
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallowed be Your name
May we live and breathe Your praise
Oh, hallelujah
Let all creation say
Oh, The King of heaven reigns
I say sing it again
Hallelujah
Hallowed be Your name
May we live and breathe Your praise
Oh, hallelujah
Let all creation say
Oh, The King of heaven reigns
Jesus reigns
Jesus reigns
Oh, Jesus reigns forever
He reigns forever
Your kingdom is backwards
It flows in reverse
What You call a treasure
This world calls a curse
The small become great and
The last become first
Your kingdom is backwards
Lord, teach us to serve
As it is with Your kingdom
Let it be with Your church
Yeah, amen
Oh, hallelujah
Hallowed be Your name
May we live and breathe Your praise
And hallelujah
Let all creation say
Oh, The King of heaven reigns
Give it one more time
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallowed be Your name
May we live and breathe Your praise
Hallelujah
Let all creation say
Oh, The King of heaven reigns
Oh, The King of heaven reigns
He reigns
He reigns
Oh, The King of heaven reigns
He reigns forever
Jesus reigns forever
One more time
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallowed be Your name
May we live and breathe Your praise
Hallelujah
Let all creation say
Oh, The King of heaven reigns