In the beginning was the word
The perfect image of God's love
Light for all to come
Heaven’s promised One
Jesus
He holds the nations in His hand
Creation follows His command
Oh great and sovereign Lord
Heaven and earth adore
Jesus
(Oh Oh Oh)
Behold the King
Seated high in Majesty
We prepare the way
He is King
He is Marvelous
Clothed in wonder, Glorious
We prepare the way
He is King
He is Jesus
(Oh)
Do you not know
Have you not heard
His fame and glory fills the earth
Forevermore He reigns
The Name above all names
Jesus
(Behold)
Behold the King
Seated high in Majesty
We prepare the way
He is King
He is Marvelous (Yes, He is)
Clothed in wonder, Glorious
We prepare the way
He is King
He is Jesus
(Woah)
We call You excellent with praise and adoration
We lay our crowns and lift a song of exaltation
We come before Your throne and bow in holy reverence
We stand in awe of You and worship You forever
We call You excellent with praise and adoration
We lay our crowns and lift a song of exaltation
We come before Your throne and bow in holy reverence
We stand in awe of You and worship You forever
We worship You forever (We worship You forever)
We lift our song and worship You forever (We worship You forever)
You will always be worthy (We worship You)
Behold the King
Seated high in Majesty
We prepare the way
He is King
He is Marvelous
(And He’s clothed in wonder, Glorious)
Clothed in wonder, Glorious
We prepare the way
He is King
(Prepare the way)
He is King
(Oh we wanna be ready)
He is King
He is Jesus
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He Is King
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Sep 9, 2026 updated
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Song Meaning
From the opening declaration that the Word existed at the beginning, this worship anthem traces Jesus as the radiant expression of divine love and the long-awaited hope of heaven. The verses paint a cosmic portrait—He holds nations in His hand, creation obeys His voice, and His fame fills the earth—before the chorus pivots to a posture of preparation: "We prepare the way." That repeated phrase isn't passive; it's an active call to clear a path for the King who is already seated in majesty. The bridge escalates into a liturgy of surrender, where worshippers lay down their crowns and bow in holy reverence, acknowledging His excellence and worthiness. The song closes with a lingering refrain that He is King, He is Jesus, anchoring all the grandeur in the person of Christ. It's a piece designed for congregational response, blending awe with intimacy, and inviting believers to both recognize His sovereign rule and ready their hearts for His presence.
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