You Are My King
Passion Lyrics
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I'm accepted, You were condemned
I'm alive and well, Your spirit is within me
Because You died and rose again
I'm forgiven because You were forsaken
I'm accepted, You were condemned
I'm alive and well, Your spirit is within me
Amazing love, how can it be?
That You, my King would die for me
Amazing love, I know its true
It's my joy to honor You
Amazing love how can it be?
That my King would die for me
Amazing love I know its true
It's my joy to honor You, in all I do I honor You
I'm forgiven because You were forsaken
I'm accepted, You were condemned
I'm alive and well, Your spirit is within me
Because You died and rose again
Amazing love, how can it be?
That You, my King would die for me
Amazing love, I know its true
It's my joy to honor You
Amazing love how can it be?
That my King would die for me
Amazing love I know its true
It's my joy to honor You, in all I do I honor You
You are my King
You are my King
Jesus, You are my King
Jesus, You are my King
Amazing love, how can it be?
That You, my King would die for me
Amazing love, I know its true
It's my joy to honor You
Amazing love how can it be?
That my King would die for me
Amazing love I know its true
It's my joy to honor You, in all I do I honor You
In all I do honor You
The lyrics to Passion Worship Band's song "You Are My King" capture the essence of the Christian faith - that Jesus died for the sins of humanity and rose again, offering forgiveness and eternal life to those who accept him as their savior. The opening lines of the song, "I'm forgiven because you were forsaken, I'm accepted, you were condemned," speak to the central tenets of Christianity - that Jesus took on the punishment for humanity's sins and made it possible for believers to be reconciled to God. The next line, "I'm alive and well, your spirit is within me," is a reference to the Holy Spirit, who is believed to indwell the hearts of Christians and guide them in their daily lives.
The chorus of the song expresses wonder and amazement at the sacrificial love of Jesus, with the lines "Amazing love, how can it be? That you, my King, would die for me." The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the magnitude of this act of sacrifice, and the humility and gratitude it inspires in those who believe. The last verses of the song reaffirm Jesus' kingship, with the repeated lines "You are my King, Jesus, you are my King." The final lines of the song tie everything together, expressing the believer's commitment to honoring Jesus in all they do.
Overall, the lyrics to "You Are My King" are a powerful expression of the core beliefs of Christianity, and a reminder of the great love that lies at the heart of the faith.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm forgiven because You were forsaken
I am absolved of my sins because you willingly bore them and took the punishment for them
I'm accepted, You were condemned
I am welcomed into the presence of God and granted eternal life because you were declared guilty and executed in my place
I'm alive and well, Your spirit is within me
I have a new life and am empowered by the Holy Spirit because you died and rose again, and your Spirit now lives in me
Because You died and rose again
My salvation and new life are possible only because you died on the cross and conquered death through resurrection
Amazing love, how can it be?
The love that you have shown me is so incredible and beyond my understanding
That You, my King would die for me
That you, who have all power and authority, would willingly choose to die on my behalf is an amazing example of love
I know it's true, It's my joy to honor You
I know without a doubt that your love and sacrifice are true, and my greatest pleasure is to show you honor and worship
You are my King
You are the ultimate ruler and authority in my life, and I submit to you
Jesus, You are my King
You, Jesus, are my king, my savior, my lord, and my master
In all I do honor You
In every aspect of my life, I seek to bring honor to you and give you the glory and praise that you deserve
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Integrity Music, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Maria Rodriguez Garrido, Cecilia Krull
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