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lowest of lows
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Sep 2, 2026 updated
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Josiah Queen's song reflects on the humility of Christ's birth, contrasting the expectation of a majestic king with the reality of a baby in a manger. The lyrics emphasize that Jesus traded His heavenly throne to become the lowest of lows, and they call listeners to adore Emmanuel. The song also looks forward to Christ's return in glory, when He will come back to rule and the light will break through darkness. It weaves together the nativity, the cross, and the second coming, inviting worship and awe at God's condescension and ultimate victory.
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There's no room in the inn for a Savior
There's no power to claim for His own
Enthroned in a humble manger
And worshiped by the lowest of lows
Could've come down from heaven in splendor
With ten thousand angels all by His throne
But He came like a helpless baby
He became the lowest of lows
Let us adore, let us adore
Emmanuel
Let us adore, let us adore
The son of man
God came to earth and traded His throne
For the lowest of lows
We join with the angels in singing
Let the glory of God fill the earth
As the shepherds all bow down and worship
God we'll sing it throughout all the earth
Let us adore, let us adore
Emmanuel
Let us adore, let us adore
The son of man
God came to earth and traded His throne
For the lowest of lows
He came like a lamb for the slaughter
But one day He would come back to rule
When the darkness triumphs over
We will see a light bursting through
And the heavens will open with splendor
And the heavenly trumpets will blow
And the King of Kings of the nations
Will return for the lowest of lows
Let us adore, let us adore
Emmanuel
Let us adore, let us adore
The son of man
God came to earth and traded His throne
For the lowest of lows
God came to earth and traded His throne
For the lowest of lows