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The Servant King

By Graham Kendrick

2,367 views Jun 23, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Graham Kendrick's 'The Servant King' is an Easter worship song that reflects on Jesus' humility and sacrifice. It begins with His incarnation as a helpless baby, then moves to His agony in Gethsemane and His crucifixion, emphasizing His willingness to serve and give His life. The chorus calls believers to follow Christ's example by offering their lives in daily worship and service. The song highlights the paradox of the Creator surrendering to cruel nails, and it encourages believers to serve one another, preferring each other's needs, as they serve Christ. It is a meditative piece for congregational worship during Lent or Easter.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

Verse 1:

From heaven you came helpless babe

Entered our world, your glory veiled

Not to be served but to serve

And give Your life that we might live


Chorus:

This is our God, The Servant King

He calls us now to follow Him

To bring our lives as a daily offering

Of worship to The Servant King


Verse 2:

There in the garden of tears

My heavy load he chose to bear

His heart with sorrow was torn

'Yet not My will but Yours,' He said


Verse 3:

Come see His hands and His feet

The scars that speak of sacrifice

Hands that flung stars into space

To cruel nails surrendered


Verse 4:

So let us learn how to serve

And in our lives enthrone Him

Each other's needs to prefer

For it is Christ we're serving

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