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Citizen
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Aug 31, 2026 updated
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Israel Houghton's song 'I Am a Citizen' is a declaration of Christian identity and belonging. The lyrics emphasize that believers are children of God, adopted by grace, and part of a spiritual family that transcends national boundaries. Houghton references traveling the world but affirms that heaven is the believer's true home and inheritance. The song celebrates the joy and strength found in the Lord, and the assurance of being born again and belonging to an eternal kingdom. It encourages listeners to know who they are in Christ and to live with confidence in their heavenly citizenship.
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I am, I am, I am, a citizen oh
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am, a citizen oh
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am, a citizen oh
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am, a citizen oh
I am, I am, I am
I am a child of the Holy one
Adopted in sovereign grace
Brothers of every land tongue
A family that bears His name
One in the Father and born of Him
The joy of the Lord is our strength
We are the bloodline of royalty
So let all God's children say:
Oh, I am a citizen
Of a kingdom that never ends
I have been born again
And I belong, yes I belong
Oh, I am a citizen
Heaven is my inheritance
I am a child of the risen King
Oh yes, I am
I am, I am, I am, a citizen oh
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am, a citizen oh
I am, I am, I am
I've seen the skies over Africa
I've felt the English rain
Walked on the sands of Australia
Flown over desert plains
I feel at home in America
And I love the USA
But Heaven's my permanent residence
And that's where my treasure awaits
Oh, I am a citizen
Of a kingdom that never ends
I have been born again
And I belong, yes I belong
Oh, I am a citizen
Heaven is my inheritance
I am a child of the risen King
Oh yes, I am
I know who I am, I know who I am
I have the right to remain in Jesus' name, I am a citizen
I know who I am, I know who I am
I have the right to remain in Jesus' name, I am a citizen
Oh, I am a citizen
Of a kingdom that never ends
I have been born again
And I belong, yes I belong
Oh, I am a citizen
Heaven is my inheritance
I am a child of the risen King
Oh yes, I am
I know who I am, I know who I am
I have the right to remain in Jesus' name, I am a citizen
I know who I am, I know who I am
I have the right to remain in Jesus' name, I am a citizen
I am, I am, I am, a citizen oh
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am, a citizen oh
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am, a citizen oh
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am, a citizen oh
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am, a citizen oh
I am, I am, I am
I am, I am, I am, a citizen oh
I am, I am, I am