Newsboys are considered one of the most popular bands in the Christian music industry. They have had numerous hit singles on the Christian pop charts, including Shine (1994), Take Me To Your Leader (1996) and He Reigns (2003).
In 2000, they helped start and headlined the annual, travelling CCM festival Festival Con Dios with Audio Adrenaline and The O.C. Supertones. It was known for featuring popular Christian bands and its motorcross stunts.
Steve Taylor has produced many of their hit albums, and several of the songs he has worked on with the band (such as Breakfast, Take Me To Your Leader) feature Taylor's humor and quaint lyrics.
During the Step Up To The Microphone tour, the band featured the drums on a rotating platform that could tilt downward up to 90 degrees. In fact, there were two sets of drums and Peter Furler (the original drummer) and Duncan Phillips would wear seat belts, so they wouldn't fall out, and have a rotating drum-off. This feature is still used on their tours and has grown to be quite popular.
In 2003, Jody Davis left the band to care for his sick daughter, Bethany. His replacement, Bryan Olesen, left in 2006 to work on his own band, Casting Pearls. The band announced in January 2007 that Paul Colman would be replacing Bryan.
The Newsboys released their new album, Go, on October 31st, featuring songs such as their hit single I Am Free, along with new singles Wherever We Go, and Something Beautiful. In March 2007, a collection of remixes from the Go was released as Go Remixed.
On December 31st 2006, bass player Phil Joel departed from the band to devote more time to family and personal goals.
In January 2009, the band announced that guitarist Jody Davis would return, replacing Paul Colman. Colman continues to pursue his solo career.
In March, 2009, it was announced that Peter Furler will be leaving the band to pursue other interests and will be replaced by Michael Tait, former member of dc talk and founding member of Tait. However, it was also announced that Furler will remain with the Newsboys in a production/advisory role, and may occasionally return to the stage with them for special events and will still be on the albums.
He Reigns
Newsboys Lyrics
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Rising from the African plain
It's the song of the forgiven
Drowning out the Amazon rain
The song of Asian believers
Filled with God's holy fire
It's every tribe, every tongue, every nation
It's all God's children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns
It's all God's children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns
Let it rise above the four winds
Caught up in the heavenly sound
Let praises echo from the towers of cathedrals
To the faithful gathered underground
Of all the songs sung from the dawn of creation
Some were meant to persist
Of all the bells rung from a thousand steeples
None rings truer than this
It's all God's children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns
It's all God's children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns
It's all God's children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns (He reigns)
It's all God's children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns (He reigns)
And all the powers of darkness
Tremble at what they've just heard
'Cause all the powers of darkness
Can't drown out a single word
When all God's children sing out
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns (He reigns)
All God's children sing out
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns (He reigns)
All God's people singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah (every child)
He reigns, He reigns (hallelujah, hallelujah)
It's all God's people singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah (every child)
He reigns, He reigns, yeah (hallelujah, hallelujah)
All singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah (every child)
Glory, glory, yeah (hallelujah, he reigns, hallelujah)
All singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah (every child)
He reigns (hallelujah, he reigns, hallelujah)
All God's people singing (you're my glory)
Glory, glory, hallelujah (you're my glory, you're my glory)
He reigns (hallelujah, he reigns, hallelujah)
All God's people singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah (you're my glory)
He reigns (hallelujah, he reigns, hallelujah)
All God's people singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns
All God's children singing
Glory, glory, hallelujah
He reigns
The song "He Reigns" by Newsboys is a celebration of the diversity and unity that exists within the Christian faith. The lyrics describe the song of the redeemed rising from the African plain, the song of the forgiven drowning out the Amazon rain, and the song of Asian believers filled with God's holy fire. The chorus repeats the line "It's all God's children singing, glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns, He reigns" to emphasize that all believers, no matter their background or nationality, are united in their worship of God.
The song also references the power of music to unite people and overcome the forces of darkness. The lyrics state that "all the powers of darkness tremble at what they've just heard," and that "none rings truer" than the love song born of the grateful choir. The final chorus repeats the line "All God's people singing, glory, glory, hallelujah, He reigns, He reigns," with added emphasis on the word "my" to personalize the message of unity and faith.
Overall, "He Reigns" is a powerful anthem that celebrates the diversity of the Christian faith and emphasizes the unity of believers in their worship of God. The use of specific examples of different cultures and regions coming together in song underscores the universal nature of faith and the power of music to bring people together.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the song of the redeemed
The song of those who have been saved
Rising from the African plain
Coming from Africa, a place where many believers are born
It's the song of the forgiven
The song of those who have been pardoned for their sins
Drowning out the Amazon rain
So powerful and widespread that it outlasts the heavy rainfall in the Amazon region
The song of Asian believers
Coming from Asia, a place where many believers are born
Filled with God's holy fire
Inspired by and devoted to God's divine power
It's every tribe, every tongue, every nation
A harmonious collaboration of people from all over the world, regardless of language or ethnicity
A love song born of a grateful choir
A beautiful musical expression of appreciation
It's all God's children singing
Everyone who believes in God singing together
Glory, glory, hallelujah
A prayerful or joyful exclamation of gratitude to God
He reigns, He reigns
Acknowledgement of God's supreme rule and authority
Let it rise above the four winds
The song's influence and power transcends time and space
Caught up in the heavenly sound
The holiness and beauty of the song
Let praises echo from the towers of cathedrals
Let the song be heard loud and clear from the highest towers in the city
To the faithful gathered underground
Let the song reach all people, even those hidden away in secret places
Of all the songs sung from the dawn of creation
Compared to all the songs ever sung in history
Some were meant to persist
Some songs will always be remembered and continue to be sung
Of all the bells rung from a thousand steeples
Compared to all the church bells that have ever rung
None rings truer than this
No song is more honest and genuine than this one
And all the powers of darkness
The forces of evil that oppose God
Tremble at what they've just heard
Are afraid of the song's power
Can't drown out a single word
Cannot stop or overpower the song's message
When all God's children sing out
When everyone who believes in God sings together
All God's people singing
All those who follow God singing together
Every child
All believers, regardless of age
You're my glory
God is the source of praise and inspiration
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Peter Furler, Steve Taylor
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@michaelgorman9216
It's the song of the redeemed
Rising from the African plain
It's the song of the forgiven
Drowning out the Amazon rain
The song of Asian believers
Filled with God's holy fire
It's every tribe, every tongue, every nation
A love song born of a grateful choir
It's all God's children singin'
"Glory, glory, hallelujah"
"He reigns, he reigns"
It's all God's children singin'
"Glory, glory, hallelujah"
"He reigns, he reigns"
Let it rise above the four winds
Caught up in the heavenly sound
Let praises echo from the towers of cathedrals
To the faithful gathered underground
Of all the songs sung from the dawn of creation
Some were meant to persist
Of all the bells rung from a thousand steeples
None rings truer than this
...
And all the powers of darkness
Tremble at what they've just heard
'Cause all their powers of darkness
Can't drown out a single word
@RegisteredNurseRN
I love this song! Jesus is my savior, and He will reign forever and ever!
@troopcom
RegisteredNurseRN Praise The Lord. Get em born again before the end! Youâre in an awesome place of ministry being a believing nurse. Getting their spirits born again and physically well at the same time.
@monagoldsmith3914
Yeah, okay, the medical profession is a field of satan.
@CaptWalker
@@monagoldsmith3914 I myself have always wondered why the symbol of the Medical profession has always been a snake wrapped around a staff, which is taken from Greek mythology. At the same time, I think it has nothing to do with nurses who are only there to help people, but more with the doctors and Pharmacists, who are dishing out the heavy meds to patients maybe even when they no longer need them, if they ever did to begin with? In Revelation-22:15, the word "sorcerers" is taken from the same Greek word which the term "pharmacy" originated.
@brandonsmith546
I'm so glad ,we are one in Christ sister.im a doctor.ive seen Ur video before I saw u here .what a coincidence.
@lapazdeguerra109
Love having Godly men and women care for us. Your comment rings true. God bless you
@loanneloring2835
I overdosed on fentanyl Aug 4th 2021
and was found on my back asphyxiated and my partner found me. He did CPR on me, gave me Narcan and called the ambulance. The paramedics used the electric paddles on me and then I was on life support for 3 days and God brought me back. I had died and went to the other side and I was not saved. Our Father saved me from eternity separated from him. His perfect love is beyond my comprehension. And by his Grace, I'm clean today from drugs!!! Praise God â€
@backhoesmashes3862
Praise our merciful King.
@paulridings6551
Congrats!
@jacksmith3324
How could you over dose when august 4th 2023 hasn't reach yet ?