The Champion
Nathaniel Bassey Lyrics


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Uuh uh uh uh uh
I come before my lord and king
The one who gave his life for me
I'll raise the banner of his name
Until the nations call on him

The champion of the hosts above
And captain of my destiny
In you alone I make my boast
You reign alone as lord of all

We sing we sing as one with heaven's choir
The praises of our savior the praises of our savior king
We call him Emmanuel Emmanuel he's God with us our God with us
He redeemed us yeah yeah redeemed us all from hell and sin that's why he is the champion

The champion of the hosts above
And captain of my destiny and captain of my destiny my destiny
In you alone in you alone I make my boast
You reign you reign reign alone as lord alone as lord of all

He's the champion of the champion of the hosts above
And captain of my destiny e yeah and captain of my destiny
You alone in you alone I make my boast
For you reign yeah yeah you reign alone as lord as lord lord of all lord of all we give you horns lord

Hmm hmm hmm hmm we glorify you lord the champion the champion lord reign lord reign Jesus the champion

The champion of the hosts above
You're the captain of my destiny e yeah hallelujah and captain of my destiny
Father you alone in you alone I make my boast
You reign you reign you reign you reign you reign alone as lord of all lord of all

Ladies and gentlemen the champion of the universe the champion of the hosts above
And captain of my destiny
In you alone in you alone lord I make my boast
You reign you reign you reign you reign alone as lord of all

You are high and lifted up you reign alone as lord of lords as lord of all you reign
Your kingdom has no end lord you reign from eternity to eternity you reign alone as lord of all
You reign alone yeah you reign alone as lord of all as lord of all

Amen amen amen hallelujah
Amen amen amen hallelujah
Amen amen amen hallelujah
Amen amen amen hallelujah




Amen amen amen hallelujah
Amen amen amen hallelujah

Overall Meaning

In Nathaniel Bassey's song The Champion, the singer comes before his Lord and King, acknowledging that Jesus gave His life for him. The singer expresses his commitment to raise the banner of Jesus' name until the nations call on Him. The lyrics describe Jesus as the champion of the hosts above, the captain of the singer's destiny, and the Lord of all. The singer boasts in Jesus alone and joins with heaven's choir to sing the praises of the Savior King, Emmanuel, who redeemed us all from hell and sin.


The song's repetitive use of the word "champion" emphasizes Jesus' victory over sin and death. The singer's declaration that Jesus is the captain of his destiny speaks to the belief that Jesus directs and guides our lives. The song's emphasis on Jesus as Lord of all reflects the Christian belief that Jesus is the ruler of the universe and everything in it.


Overall, The Champion is a worship song that exalts Jesus as the triumphant and sovereign King who reigns over all.


Line by Line Meaning

Uuh uh uh uh uh
A nonverbal expression of joy and excitement.


I come before my lord and king
I humbly approach God as my ultimate authority and ruler.


The one who gave his life for me
Jesus, who sacrificed himself on the cross for my sins.


I'll raise the banner of his name
I will boldly declare the power and authority of Jesus' name.


Until the nations call on him
I will continue to spread the message of Jesus to all people and nations.


The champion of the hosts above
Jesus, who is victorious over all heavenly powers and principalities.


And captain of my destiny
Jesus leads and guides my life purpose and path.


In you alone I make my boast
My confidence and pride come solely from Jesus and his love for me.


You reign alone as lord of all
Jesus is the ultimate authority and ruler over all things and people.


We sing we sing as one with heaven's choir
We join with the angels in declaring the goodness and greatness of Jesus.


The praises of our savior the praises of our savior king
We celebrate and glorify Jesus as our savior and king.


We call him Emmanuel Emmanuel he's God with us our God with us
We acknowledge Jesus as both fully God and fully human, who dwells with us.


He redeemed us yeah yeah redeemed us all from hell and sin that's why he is the champion
Jesus purchased our freedom from sin and eternal death, making him the ultimate victor.


We give you horns lord
We cheer and praise Jesus with all our might and enthusiasm.


We glorify you lord the champion the champion lord reign lord reign Jesus the champion
We exalt and honor Jesus as the supreme victor and ruler over all.


Your kingdom has no end lord you reign from eternity to eternity you reign alone as lord of all
Jesus' rule and reign extend beyond time and space, and he is forever the sovereign ruler over all things.


Amen amen amen hallelujah
A declaration of agreement and praise to God.




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Written by: Nathaniel Bassey

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@realtalkwithmfonsam7889

When I get my visa, I will come and like this comment because in him alone I make my boast. He reign as Lord of ALL

@gifty-lovelartey3371

The Lord will make it Happen!

@nambusiprossy3875

Got this song from a lady who sang it at her wedding. Don't know her but may the gd lord bless her marriage as I wait for my holy marriage too for I will testify for the lord...... in the lord alone I make my boast...... love from Uganda

@naomiadarkwa6259

Got it from there too. I just had to go and download it. So so powerful

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Oh God bless me with a beautiful marriage

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@ngehpeace6772

Who is still being blessed by this heavenly anthem in 2022...what a blessing. Pastor Nat, More grace sir....❤❤

@vivianuloaku5110

This song has blessed and revive my soul tremendously I heard for the time today

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