We declare that the kingdom of God is here
Bob Fitts Lyrics


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We declare that the Kingdom of God is here (echo)
We declare that the Kingdom of God is here (echo)
Among you (echo)
Among you (echo)
(Repeat)

The blind see
The deaf hear
The lame men are walking
Sicknesses flee at His voice
The dead live again
And the poor hear
The good news
Jesus is King so rejoice

(Repeat verse 2 times)

We declare that the Kingdom of God is here
We declare that the Kingdom of God is here

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bob Fitts's "We Declare That the Kingdom of God is Here" speaks of the presence of God's kingdom among us. The song begins with the repetition of the declaration that God's reign is here, emphasizing the presence of the kingdom of God on earth. The following lines describe the miraculous activities that occur in the presence of the kingdom of God. The blind see, the deaf hear, the lame walk, sicknesses are healed by His voice, and even the dead are raised to life. These activities demonstrate the power of the kingdom of God that has come near.


The song then concludes with the assertion that Jesus is King, calling us to rejoice in His sovereignty. The chorus is repeated as a reminder that the kingdom of God is indeed among us. The message of the song is powerful and inspiring, inviting us to embrace and celebrate the presence of God's kingdom.


Line by Line Meaning

We declare that the Kingdom of God is here (echo)
We proclaim with conviction that God's kingdom is present and active among us.


Among you (echo)
An assurance that the kingdom of God is not a distant or abstract concept, but right here, in our midst.


The blind see
Miracles are happening as the power of God is demonstrated in the healing of the physically disabled.


The deaf hear
God's kingdom is not just about physical healing, but spiritual healing too. The spiritually deaf are given the ability to hear God's word.


The lame men are walking
God's power to heal extends to those who are physically disabled and unable to walk, but now they can move again.


Sicknesses flee at His voice
As Jesus speaks, sickness and disease flee. His authority and power over all things bring healing and restoration.


The dead live again
The ultimate display of God's power is seen in the resurrection of the dead, bringing life where there was once only death.


And the poor hear
Not only are the physically sick and spiritually lost healed and restored, but the poor who are often ostracized and marginalized are given a message of hope and inclusion.


The good news
The message of the kingdom of God is good news to all who hear it: freedom, restoration, and eternal life through faith in Jesus.


Jesus is King so rejoice
In light of all that God is doing and the hope we have in Christ, we are called to rejoice and find our joy and peace in Him.




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