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)
King Of Glory
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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Tell everyone how great the love
The love come down from Heaven's gate
To kiss the Earth with hope and grace
Sing
Who is this King of Glory?
The Lord, strong and mighty
The Lord, strong and mighty
Lift up your hands, be lifted up
Let the redeemed declare the love
and we bow down at Heaven's gate
To kiss the feet of hope and grace
Sing
Who is this King of Glory?
The Lord, strong and mighty
Who is this King of Glory?
The Lord, strong and mighty
There is one God, He is Holy
There is one Lord over everything
There is one King, He is Jesus
King of Glory, strong and mighty
There is one God, He is Holy
There is one Lord over everything
There is one King, He is Jesus
King of Glory, strong and mighty
You are the King of Glory
The Lord, strong and mighty
You are the King of Glory
The Lord, strong and mighty
You are the King of Glory
The Lord, strong and mighty
You are the King of Glory
The Lord, strong and mighty
The song "King of Glory" by Chris Tomlin is a powerful declaration of faith about the superiority of Jesus Christ as the Lord and King. The song encourages listeners to lift up their gaze and hands towards Heaven, and declare the greatness of God's love, which was demonstrated by sending Jesus to die for us. The lyrics metaphorically paint the image of Jesus coming down from Heaven to the Earth to bring hope and grace, and to be worshiped by those who are redeemed.
The chorus emphasizes the magnificence and power of Jesus Christ, whom the singer acknowledges as the King of Glory. He is the Lord who is strong and mighty, deserving of all worship and adoration. Chris Tomlin emphasizes that there is only one God who is holy, and one King, who is Jesus. The song encourages the recognition that Jesus Christ reigns supreme and that all should bow down and worship Him.
Overall, "King of Glory" is an uplifting and powerful song that celebrates the supremacy of Jesus Christ. The lyrics remind listeners of the immense love God has for us, and encourages all to exalt Christ as the King of Glory.
Line by Line Meaning
Lift up your gaze, be lifted up
Look up and see the greatness of God, be encouraged
Tell everyone how great the love
Spread the word about the amazing love of God
The love come down from Heaven's gate
God's love was sent from above, from Heaven
To kiss the Earth with hope and grace
God's love brought hope and grace to humanity, as if kissing the Earth
Sing
Praise God with your voice
Who is this King of Glory?
Who is the mighty and powerful King we are singing about?
The Lord, strong and mighty
The answer is the Lord, who is strong and mighty
Lift up your hands, be lifted up
Raise your hands in reverence and awe of God
Let the redeemed declare the love
Those saved by God can declare and testify about His love
and we bow down at Heaven's gate
We humble ourselves before God's presence in Heaven
To kiss the feet of hope and grace
Like the woman who washed Jesus' feet, we worship and honor Him who brought hope and grace to us
There is one God, He is Holy
There is only one God, who is pure and sacred
There is one Lord over everything
Jesus Christ is Lord over all creation
There is one King, He is Jesus
Jesus is the one and only King
King of Glory, strong and mighty
He is the King who deserves all glory, power, and might
You are the King of Glory
Directly addressing Jesus as the King of Glory
The Lord, strong and mighty
Describing Jesus' strength and might as the Lord
You are the King of Glory
Acknowledging Jesus once again as the King of Glory
The Lord, strong and mighty
Reaffirming Jesus' authority and power as Lord
You are the King of Glory
Continuing to praise and worship Jesus as the King of Glory
The Lord, strong and mighty
Ending the song with a final declaration of Jesus' strength and might as the Lord
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Chris Tomlin, Jesse Pryor Reeves
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Veronica
on Here I Am to Worship
hi.
Lupita Vique
on God of This City (Live from Passion)
■ There is no one like our God. For greater things have yet to come
And greater things are still to be done in this City. ■