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City Of David
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Aug 15, 2026 updated
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VaShawn Mitchell's 'City of David' is a joyful gospel song celebrating the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem, the city of David. The lyrics repeatedly proclaim that heaven sent a Savior and that Jesus Christ is born, while declaring glory to God in the highest. The song also prays for peace on earth and acknowledges God's favor resting on believers. With its upbeat, declarative style, it encourages listeners to make noise and share the good news of Christ's arrival. The song emphasizes the incarnation and the presence of the King, making it a fitting piece for Christmas celebrations.
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In the city of David, Jerusalem
Heaven sent a Savior, Jesus was born
Glory, glory, glory to the highest
Glory, glory, glory to the highest
In the city of David, Jerusalem
Heaven sent a Savior, Jesus was born
Glory, glory, glory to the highest
Glory, glory, glory to the highest
Let there be peace on earth
His favor rests on us
Let there be peace on earth
His favor rests on us
Let there be peace on earth
His favor rests on us
Let there be peace on earth
His favor rests on us
Glory, glory, glory to the highest
Glory, glory, glory to the highest
Y'all gotta make some noise, hey
Ah, come on
Let there be peace on earth
His favor rests on us
Let there be peace on earth
His favor rests on us
Let there be peace on earth
His favor rests on us
Let there be peace on earth
His favor rests on us
Glory, glory, glory to the highest
Glory, glory, glory to the highest
Glory, glory, glory to the highest
Glory, glory, glory to the highest
I'll let everyone know that
Jesus Christ is born
I'll let everyone know that
Jesus Christ is born
I'll let everyone know that
Jesus Christ is born
I'll let everyone know that
Jesus Christ is born
Hallelujah
The king is here
Hallelujah
The king is here
Hallelujah
The king is here
Hallelujah
The king is here
Jesus Christ is born
Jesus Christ is born
Jesus Christ is born
Jesus Christ is born
Jesus Christ is born
Jesus Christ is born
I'll let everyone know that
Jesus Christ is born