During the next two decades Carman changed the face of Christian music and evolved contemporary evangelism into what it is today. Carman established "Carman World Outreach," a non-profit organization that helps touch the lives of literally millions of people worldwide. Billboard Magazine recognized Carman's influence in Christian music by first naming him "Contemporary Christian Artist of the Year" in 1990. He has received numerous gold and platinum albums and videos. Even with all this success, the heartbeat of this Champion for Christ continues to beat strong for the souls of people who need Jesus. As an outflow of this passion, Carman had more than 50,000 people attend his "Music for Peace" crusade in Johannesburg, South Africa. These numbers topped the charts as his largest concert crusade ever, until more than 70,000 people packed the legendary Texas Stadium, making it the largest Christian concert in history.
For over 26 years, Carman has entertained, encouraged and preached the Gospel to millions-crossing denominational, cultural and ethnic lines. During this time, he has never compromised the call to take the Gospel to every person.
Carman died on February 16, 2021 (28 days after his 65th birthday) in a Las Vegas hospital, after a series of complications resulting from surgery to repair a hiatal hernia. He was survived by his ex-wife, five stepchildren and ten step-grandchildren.
That's My King
Carman Lyrics
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THE BIBLE SAYS
HE'S THE KING OF THE JEWS
KING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
KING OF GLORY TOO
HE'S ENSHRINED AS SOVEREIGN KING EVERY WAY
HE'S THE KING OF THE HEAVEN THE AGES AND MORE
AND HE IS THE LORD OF LORDS
NOW THAT'S MY KING!
AND I WONDER DO YOU KNOW HIM TODAY?
HE'S EN-DURABLY STRONG
HE'S ENTIRELY SINCERE
HE'S ETERNALLY STEADFAST
IMPERVIOUS TO FEAR
HE'S IMMORTALLY GRACEFUL
WITH THE IMPARTIAL MERCY HE'S SHOWN
HE'S BEEN MISINTERPRETED AND MISREPRESENTED
HE'S UNPARALLELED
HE'S UNPRECEDENTED
AS THE GREATEST PHENOMENON THIS WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN
NO MEANS OF MEASURE
CAN BEGIN TO DEFINE
HIS LIMITLESS LOVE FOR ALL MANKIND
HE'S THE SINNERS' SAVIOR
STILL THE ONE TRUE ONLY WAY
HE'S THE LOFTIEST IDEA
IN ALL LITERATURE READ
THE HIGHEST IDEAL
IN THE PHILOSOPHERS HEAD
THE REAL OF THE MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE
NOW DO YOU KNOW MY KING TODAY?
THAT'S MY KING!
THAT'S MY KING!
I WANNA LET EVERYBODY KNOW
THAT'S MY KING
HE'S STRENGTH FOR THE WEAK
FOR THE TEMPTED AND TRIED
HE SUSTAINS AND LEADS
HE EVEN SYMPATHIZES
HE DEFENDS THE FEEBLE
TO THE DOWN AND WOUNDED
HE'S A SHIELD
HE REWARDS THE DILIGENT
TURNS LOSERS TO WINNERS
DISCHARGES THE DEBTORS
HE FORGIVES ALL THE SINNERS
AFTER 2000 YEARS HE STILL SAVES AND
DELIVERS AND HE HEALS.
HE'S LIMITLESS IN GOODNESS
MERCY AND LOVE
HIS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT
HIS WORD IS ENOUGH
HE'S THE KEY TO ALL KNOWLEDGE
AND THE PATHWAY TO EVERY GOOD THING
HE'S THE HIGHWAY TO RIGHTEOUSNESS
COMPASSION TO INDIFFERENCE
HE'S THE WELLSPRING OF WISDOM
HE'S THE DOORWAY TO DELIVERANCE
YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT HIM
AND YOU CAN'T OUT LIVE HIM
DOES ANYBODY KNOW MY KING?
THAT'S MY KING
THAT'S MY KING
EVERYBODY KNOWS THAT'S MY KING
THAT'S MY KING
THAT'S MY KING
I WANT EVERYBODY KNOW THAT'S MY KING
NOW LISTEN LISTEN
I WISH I COULD DESCRIBE HIM
BUT HE'S INDESCRIBABLE
HE'S SO INCOMPREHENSIBLE
HE'S UNDENIABLE
HE'S THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE INTOXICANT
YOU WILL EVER HEAR ABOUT
HE'LL MAKE YOU WANNA SING
HE'LL MAKE YOU CLAP YOUR HANDS
HE'LL MAKE YOU WANNA TESTIFY
AND PREACH TO EVERY MAN
HE'LL MAKE YOU WANNA STAND UP
MAKE SOME NOISE
AND JUST SHOUT
THE SADDUCEES COULDN'T STUMP HIM
THEIR QUESTIONS NO PROBLEM
THE PHARISEES COULDN'T STAND HIM
THEY ALL COULDN'T STOP HIM
SOLDIERS COULDN'T SCARE HIM
NOBODY COULD MAKE HIM LEAVE TOWN
PILATE COULDN'T FIND ANY FAULT IN HIM
ANGRY MOB COULDN'T CHILL HIM
THE CROSS DIDN'T SLOW HIM
AND HEROD COULDN'T KILL HIM
DEATH COULDN'T HANDLE HIM
AND THE GRAVE COULDN'T HOLD HIM DOWN
THAT'S MY KING
THAT'S MY KING
EVERYBODY KNOW THAT'S MY KING
THAT'S MY KING
THAT'S MY KING
EVERYBODY KNOWS
EVERYBODY KNOWS
EVERYBODY KNOWS
THAT'S MY KING
YEAH
HE'S THE KING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
HE'S KING OF THE HEAVENS
HE'S KING OF ALL KINGS
LORD OF ALL LORDS
HE'S THE SINNERS' SAVIOR
HE'S THE LOFTIEST IDEA
IN ALL LITERATURE READ
HE'S IMMORTALLY GRACEFUL
HE'S ENTIRELY SINCERE
HE'S SUSTAINS
HE LEADS
HE DEFENDS THE FEEBLE
TO THE DOWN AND WOUNDED HE'S A SHIELD
HE DISCHARGES THE DEBTORS
HE STILL SAVES DELIVERS AND HEALS
HIS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT
HIS WORD IS ENOUGH
HE'S THE WELLSPRING OF WISDOM
HE'S THE DOORWAY TO DELIVERANCE
OH THAT'S MY KING
DOES SOMEBODY KNOW MY KING?
DOES SOMEBODY KNOW MY KING TONIGHT?
The song "That's My King" by Carman is a declaration of faith in the greatness and sovereignty of Jesus Christ. The lyrics describe Jesus as the King of Jews, the King of Righteousness, and the King of Glory, who is enshrined as Sovereign King in every way. The song praises Jesus as being strong, sincere, steadfast, impervious to fear, and immortal, with impartial mercy. Despite being misrepresented and misinterpreted, Jesus is unparalleled and unprecedented, as the greatest phenomenon this world has ever known.
The song also describes Jesus as the sinners' savior, the one true way, the loftiest idea in all literature read, the highest ideal in the philosopher's head, and the real master of the universe. Jesus is portrayed as being compassionate to indifference, the wellspring of wisdom, the doorway to deliverance, and the key to all knowledge and the pathway to every good thing. The song concludes with an exhortation to everyone to know and proclaim Jesus Christ as their King.
One interesting fact about "That's My King" is that it was written and performed by Carman, an American contemporary Christian music artist who has sold over ten million records. Another interesting fact is that the song has been widely used in evangelical and charismatic churches as a worship hymn. It has also been performed by many popular Christian artists like Kirk Franklin, Hillsong United, and Chris Tomlin.
Line by Line Meaning
THE BIBLE SAYS
According to the scriptures
HE'S THE KING OF THE JEWS
He holds authority over the Jewish people
KING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
He is the ruler of righteousness and justice
KING OF GLORY TOO
He has the greatest splendor and majesty
HE'S ENSHRINED AS SOVEREIGN KING EVERY WAY
He is recognized and revered as the absolute ruler in every aspect
HE'S THE KING OF THE HEAVEN THE AGES AND MORE
He reigns over the heavens and for all eternity
HE'S THE KING OF ALL KINGS
He surpasses and rules over all other kings
AND HE IS THE LORD OF LORDS
He holds dominion over all other lords and rulers
NOW THAT'S MY KING!
That is the King that I belong to and worship!
AND I WONDER DO YOU KNOW HIM TODAY?
I question whether you have personal knowledge and experience of Him in your life
HE'S EN-DURABLY STRONG
He possesses unwavering strength and resilience
HE'S ENTIRELY SINCERE
He is completely genuine and authentic
HE'S ETERNALLY STEADFAST
He remains firm and unwavering for all eternity
IMPERVIOUS TO FEAR
He is unaffected and unafraid in the face of fear
HE'S IMMORTALLY GRACEFUL
He bestows grace that lasts forever
WITH THE IMPARTIAL MERCY HE'S SHOWN
He extends mercy to all without discrimination
HE'S BEEN MISINTERPRETED AND MISREPRESENTED
He has been misunderstood and wrongly portrayed
HE'S UNPARALLELED
He is unmatched and incomparable
HE'S UNPRECEDENTED
He is without precedent or comparison
AS THE GREATEST PHENOMENON THIS WORLD HAS EVER KNOWN
He is the most remarkable and extraordinary figure in the history of the world
NO MEANS OF MEASURE
No method or tool of quantification
CAN BEGIN TO DEFINE
Can adequately describe or comprehend
HIS LIMITLESS LOVE FOR ALL MANKIND
His love for every human being knows no bounds
HE'S THE SINNERS' SAVIOR
He is the rescuer and redeemer of sinners
STILL THE ONE TRUE ONLY WAY
He remains as the singular, genuine path to salvation
HE'S THE LOFTIEST IDEA
He is the most elevated and profound concept
IN ALL LITERATURE READ
Among all the writings and texts
THE HIGHEST IDEAL
The ultimate standard or aspiration
IN THE PHILOSOPHERS HEAD
In the minds of philosophers and deep thinkers
THE REAL OF THE MASTER OF THE UNIVERSE
The ultimate truth about the ruler of all creation
NOW DO YOU KNOW MY KING TODAY?
Do you have a personal relationship with Him at this moment?
I WANNA LET EVERYBODY KNOW
I desire for everyone to be aware
THAT'S MY KING
That is the King whom I belong to and proclaim
HE'S STRENGTH FOR THE WEAK
He provides power and resilience for those who are feeble
FOR THE TEMPTED AND TRIED
For those who face temptation and hardship
HE SUSTAINS AND LEADS
He supports and guides
HE EVEN SYMPATHIZES
He understands and shares in the feelings and experiences
HE DEFENDS THE FEEBLE
He protects and advocates for the weak
TO THE DOWN AND WOUNDED
To those who are oppressed and injured
HE'S A SHIELD
He acts as a protector and defender
HE REWARDS THE DILIGENT
He recognizes and blesses those who are hardworking and persevering
TURNS LOSERS TO WINNERS
He transforms those who are defeated into victorious
DISCHARGES THE DEBTORS
He cancels the debts of those who owe
HE FORGIVES ALL THE SINNERS
He pardons and absolves every person who has sinned
AFTER 2000 YEARS HE STILL SAVES AND
DELIVERS AND HE HEALS.
Even after two millennia, He continues to rescue, release, and restore people
HE'S LIMITLESS IN GOODNESS
He is boundless in His benevolence
MERCY AND LOVE
Compassion and affection
HIS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT
His favor is abundant and all-encompassing
HIS WORD IS ENOUGH
His teachings and promises are satisfactory and complete
HE'S THE KEY TO ALL KNOWLEDGE
He unlocks and provides access to all understanding
AND THE PATHWAY TO EVERY GOOD THING
He is the route and guide to every positive and worthwhile aspect
HE'S THE HIGHWAY TO RIGHTEOUSNESS
He is the route that leads to moral and virtuous living
COMPASSION TO INDIFFERENCE
He shows empathy and care towards apathy and detachment
HE'S THE WELLSPRING OF WISDOM
He is the abundant source of wisdom
HE'S THE DOORWAY TO DELIVERANCE
He is the entry point and means of liberation
YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT HIM
One cannot exist or thrive without Him
AND YOU CAN'T OUT LIVE HIM
No one can surpass or outlast Him
DOES ANYBODY KNOW MY KING?
Is there anyone who truly understands and acknowledges my King?
NOW LISTEN LISTEN
Pay attention and give regard
I WISH I COULD DESCRIBE HIM
I long to be able to explain Him in words
BUT HE'S INDESCRIBABLE
However, He cannot be adequately described or defined
HE'S SO INCOMPREHENSIBLE
He is beyond human understanding
HE'S UNDENIABLE
He cannot be refuted or denied
HE'S THE MOST IRRESISTIBLE INTOXICANT
He is the most captivating and addictive force
YOU WILL EVER HEAR ABOUT
That one will ever encounter or learn about
HE'LL MAKE YOU WANNA SING
He will inspire you to burst into song
HE'LL MAKE YOU CLAP YOUR HANDS
He will move you to applaud with enthusiasm
HE'LL MAKE YOU WANNA TESTIFY
He will compel you to share your personal testimony
AND PREACH TO EVERY MAN
And preach the message to every person
HE'LL MAKE YOU WANNA STAND UP
He will motivate you to rise to your feet
MAKE SOME NOISE
And make a loud commotion
AND JUST SHOUT
And proclaim loudly
THE SADDUCEES COULDN'T STUMP HIM
The Sadducees couldn't present a question he couldn't answer
THEIR QUESTIONS NO PROBLEM
He had no difficulty addressing their inquiries
THE PHARISEES COULDN'T STAND HIM
The Pharisees couldn't tolerate or oppose Him
THEY ALL COULDN'T STOP HIM
None of them had the power to halt or obstruct Him
SOLDIERS COULDN'T SCARE HIM
Even the soldiers couldn't intimidate Him
NOBODY COULD MAKE HIM LEAVE TOWN
Nobody could force Him to depart from the area
PILATE COULDN'T FIND ANY FAULT IN HIM
Pilate couldn't discover any wrong or guilt in Him
ANGRY MOB COULDN'T CHILL HIM
An angry mob couldn't dampen or diminish His enthusiasm
THE CROSS DIDN'T SLOW HIM
Even the crucifixion couldn't impede His progress
AND HEROD COULDN'T KILL HIM
Even Herod couldn't bring about His death
DEATH COULDN'T HANDLE HIM
Death was incapable of overpowering Him
AND THE GRAVE COULDN'T HOLD HIM DOWN
And the tomb couldn't contain or retain Him
EVERYBODY KNOW THAT'S MY KING
Everyone recognizes and affirms that He is my King
YEAH
Indeed
HE'S THE KING OF RIGHTEOUSNESS
He is the ruler of all that is good and just
HE'S KING OF THE HEAVENS
He holds authority over the celestial realms
HE'S KING OF ALL KINGS
He reigns supreme over every other ruler
LORD OF ALL LORDS
He is the divine master and ruler over all other lords
HE'S THE SINNERS' SAVIOR
He is the rescuer and deliverer of those who have transgressed
HE'S THE LOFTIEST IDEA
He represents the most profound and elevated concept
IN ALL LITERATURE READ
Out of all the texts and writings that have been studied
HE'S IMMORTALLY GRACEFUL
He possesses everlasting and abundant grace
HE'S ENTIRELY SINCERE
He is completely genuine and authentic in his intentions
HE'S SUSTAINS
He provides sustenance and support
HE LEADS
He guides and directs
HE DEFENDS THE FEEBLE
He protects and advocates for the weak and vulnerable
TO THE DOWN AND WOUNDED HE'S A SHIELD
He acts as a protector for those who are oppressed and injured
HE DISCHARGES THE DEBTORS
He forgives and cancels the debts of those who owe
HE STILL SAVES DELIVERS AND HEALS
After all this time, He continues to rescue, release, and restore
HIS GRACE IS SUFFICIENT
His favor is more than enough
HIS WORD IS ENOUGH
His teachings and promises are fully satisfactory
HE'S THE WELLSPRING OF WISDOM
He is the abundant source of wisdom
HE'S THE DOORWAY TO DELIVERANCE
He offers the entrance to liberation
OH THAT'S MY KING
Oh, He is my King
DOES SOMEBODY KNOW MY KING?
Is there someone who truly knows and understands my King?
DOES SOMEBODY KNOW MY KING TONIGHT?
Is there someone who presently knows my King?
Contributed by Elijah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.