In 2008, after five solo album releases, and nine with Passion, Tomlin made the move from Texas to Atlanta to be a worship leader for Giglio’s new church, Passion City Church, with its first service being held in February of 2009. Tomlin has since released four solo worship albums, two Christmas albums, and one live album.
In 2013, Tomlin’s seventh album Burning Light debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming only the fourth album by a Christian artist to top that chart, along with Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) by Bob Carlisle, You Light Up My Life by LeeAnn Rimes, both in 1997, and TobyMac's Eye On It in 2012.
Tomlin has recorded some of the most famous songs ever in Christian music, such as How Great Is Our God, Holy Is The Lord, Our God, and Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)
Throughout his successful career, Tomlin has won 22 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy.
Chris Tomlin’s discography: The Noise We Make (2001)Not To Us (2002)Arriving (2004)Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)See The Morning (2006)Hello Love (2008)Glory In The Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) And If Our God Is For Us… (2010)How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011)Burning Lights (2013) Love Ran Red (2014)Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (2015) Never Lose Sight (2016)
Born That We May Have Life
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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No palace bed for royalty
But a star in the Heavens, a sign full of wonder
Announcing the coming of the King of kings
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man, born that we may have life
A throne in a manger, the cross in a cradle
The hidden revealing this glorious plan
Of a Child who would suffer, a Child who would conquer
The sin of every woman, the sin of every man
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, rejoice
Rejoice, o world, Hallelujah, the Savior has come
Rejoice, o world, join with the angels
Rejoice, o world, rejoice
Rejoice, o world, for the King of kings
And the Lord of lords
Rejoice, o world, a Savior is born
Who brings us life and brings peace
Born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
The lyrics to Chris Tomlin's song "Born That We May Have Life" speaks about the humble beginnings of Jesus, who came to earth without grandeur or grandiose. The song continues to highlight that the announcement of the King of Kings' arrival was not through worldly symbols of power like a palace or grand nation. Instead, it was a star in the heavens that was full of wonder that announced the coming of Jesus. The message here is that the coming of Jesus was not about power or grandeur but about compassion and love – his humble beginnings reinforce that message.
The refrain of the song emphasizes that Jesus was born that we may have life. The mention of the "Virgin's womb" reminds us that his birth was miraculous, and his birth's significance was greater than any human baby's birth. Through the humble beginnings of Jesus, God fulfilled His glorious plan: a plan where a Child would suffer yet conquer the sins of humanity. This statement is a reference to the crucifixion on the cross where Jesus conquered sin and death.
The overall message of the song is that the birth of Jesus is a moment of great rejoicing. It is a moment that has brought peace and life to those that believe. The song emphasizes that we need to rejoice, exalt and celebrate the arrival of the King of Kings who came to earth humbly, so we may have life.
Line by Line Meaning
No reputation, no stately bearing
The King of kings was not endowed with worldly accolades or titles.
No palace bed for royalty
The King of kings was not born in a place appointed for royalty.
But a star in the Heavens, a sign full of wonder
The sign of His birth was a celestial wonder.
Announcing the coming of the King of kings
The celestial wonder announced the arrival of the King of kings.
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
The world can delight, for their Savior has arrived.
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Through the love of the Virgin, the Savior was born.
Son of God, Son of man, born that we may have life
The King of kings was born to save humanity.
You were born that we may have life
The King of kings came to grant us eternal life.
A throne in a manger, the cross in a cradle
The King of kings came humbly and would die for us.
The hidden revealing this glorious plan
His humble arrival revealed God's glorious plan.
Of a Child who would suffer, a Child who would conquer
This Child would conquer death and sin.
The sin of every woman, the sin of every man
This Child would redeem us from all our sins.
Rejoice, o world, rejoice
The world can revel in their salvation.
Hallelujah, the Savior has come
Praise the Lord, for our Savior has come.
Join with the angels, rejoice, o world, rejoice
The angels celebrate with us, let us all rejoice.
Rejoice, o world, for the King of kings
Celebrate the arrival of the King of kings.
And the Lord of lords
He is the Lord of all lords.
A Savior is born who brings us life and brings peace
The Savior was born to give us life and peace.
Born that we may have life
He came to grant us eternal life.
You were born that we may have life
The King of kings came to save us and give us life.
You were born that we may have life
The King of kings came to give us the gift of eternal life.
Lyrics © MUSIC SERVICES, INC.
Written by: CHRIS TOMLIN, ED CASH, MATT MAHER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rianel Fulgado
No reputation, no stately bearing
No palace bed for royalty
But a star in the Heavens, a sign full of wonder
Announcing the coming of the King of kings
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
A throne in a manger, the cross in a cradle
The hidden revealing this glorious plan
Of a Child who would suffer, a Child who would conquer
The sin of every woman, the sin of every man
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, rejoice
Rejoice, o world, Hallelujah, the Savior has come
Rejoice, o world, join with the angels
Rejoice, o world, rejoice
Rejoice, o world, for the King of kings
And the Lord of lords
Rejoice, o world, a Savior is born
Who brings us life and brings peace
Born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
Lynn Ayebale
Thank you Jesus
No reputation, no stately bearing
No palace bed for royalty
But a star in the Heavens, a sign full of wonder
Announcing the coming of the King of kings
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
A throne in a manger, the cross in a cradle
The hidden revealing this glorious plan
Of a Child who would suffer, a Child who would conquer
The sin of every woman, the sin of every man
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, rejoice
Rejoice, o world, Hallelujah, the Savior has come
Rejoice, o world, join with the angels
Rejoice, o world, rejoice
Rejoice, o world, for the King of kings
And the Lord of lords
Rejoice, o world, a Savior is born
Who brings us life and brings peace
Born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
L.C.T
My church worship team has been singing this beautiful song for over 6 years now, for the Christmas Eve service. Everyone loves it!
Tammy Greenggum
One of the best Christmas albums ever! Thanks for sharing.
Rianel Fulgado
No reputation, no stately bearing
No palace bed for royalty
But a star in the Heavens, a sign full of wonder
Announcing the coming of the King of kings
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
A throne in a manger, the cross in a cradle
The hidden revealing this glorious plan
Of a Child who would suffer, a Child who would conquer
The sin of every woman, the sin of every man
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, rejoice
Rejoice, o world, Hallelujah, the Savior has come
Rejoice, o world, join with the angels
Rejoice, o world, rejoice
Rejoice, o world, for the King of kings
And the Lord of lords
Rejoice, o world, a Savior is born
Who brings us life and brings peace
Born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
Daniel Childs Official
this is the best Christmas album I have ever listened to.
Kieran
Been looking for a fun Christmas song we can do in church that wasn't a rehash of other Christmas songs, this one looks like a winner, thanks for uploading. And yes, I reckon I'm so gonna have to buy this album now, hehe
Noelle Meirose
This song makes me make a joyful noise! 🙏🙏🙏
Debbie Zamora
Thank you. My Jesus, Thank you!
Anna Anglan
This is a really a gooooooooooooooooooood song😃😄👍👍👍👍👍👍❤
Crystalellina Lollipop
Everytime i see or think Of Jesus i think of that dream i had.i had a horrible nightmare that Jesus came to visit me cause i had such a bad dream.i looked at him he looked at me he gave me a smile i smiled back..that was such a Miracle.God bless him.Thank You Jesus for being there for me in my dream.
Lynn Ayebale
Thank you Jesus
No reputation, no stately bearing
No palace bed for royalty
But a star in the Heavens, a sign full of wonder
Announcing the coming of the King of kings
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
A throne in a manger, the cross in a cradle
The hidden revealing this glorious plan
Of a Child who would suffer, a Child who would conquer
The sin of every woman, the sin of every man
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, your Savior has come
Through the love of a virgin's womb
Son of God, Son of man, born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
Rejoice, o world, rejoice
Rejoice, o world, Hallelujah, the Savior has come
Rejoice, o world, join with the angels
Rejoice, o world, rejoice
Rejoice, o world, for the King of kings
And the Lord of lords
Rejoice, o world, a Savior is born
Who brings us life and brings peace
Born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life
You were born that we may have life