Discography: Love Covers (1996), To the Moon (1998), All I Have (2001), Created to Worship (2001), Effortless (2002), Rise Up (2004), I Have to Believe (2005)
He Reigns
Rita Springer 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 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
It's all God's children singin'
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah
He reigns, He reigns
The lyrics of Rita Springer's song "He Reigns" paint a beautiful picture of a world united in worship and adoration of God. The song celebrates the diversity of God's creation and the power of his love that transcends all barriers of race, culture, and geography. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song by describing the song of the redeemed rising from the African plain, and the song of the forgiven drowning out the Amazon rain. These images evoke a sense of the vastness and diversity of the world, and how God's love can be felt and celebrated everywhere.
The song then goes on to describe how the same love of God finds expression in every tribe, every tongue, and every nation. "It's the song of Asian believers/Filled with God's holy fire," sings Rita, referring to the passion and zeal of believers from different parts of the world. The chorus of the song then declares that "it's all God's children singin'/Glory, Glory, Hallelujah/He reigns, He reigns." This powerful declaration of God's sovereignty and the unity of his people is repeated throughout the song, building to a beautiful crescendo of worship.
In the final lines of the song, Rita reflects on the enduring power of worship and its ability to connect people across time and space. "Of all the songs sung from the dawn of creation/Some were meant to persist," she sings, adding that "none rings truer than this." This powerful message underscores the importance of worship as a way to connect with God and with each other, and reminds us that the same love and power that inspired the songs of the past are still alive and present today.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the song of the redeemed
This song is sung by those who have been redeemed by God.
Rising from the African plain
This song is sung by people from all over the world, including those from the African plain.
It's the song of the forgiven
This song is sung by those who have been forgiven by God.
Drowning out the Amazon rain
This song is so loud and powerful that it can drown out the Amazon rain.
The song of Asian believers
This song is sung by believers from Asia.
Filled with God's holy fire
Those singing this song are filled with the holy fire of God's love.
It's every tribe, every tongue, every nation
This song is sung by people from every tribe, tongue, and nation.
A love song born of a grateful choir
This song is a love song to God, born out of a choir filled with gratitude.
Let it rise above the four winds
Let this song rise up and be heard by all, no matter where they are.
Caught up in the heavenly sound
This song is a part of the heavenly sound that can be heard by all.
Let praises echo from the towers of cathedrals
Let every cathedral be filled with the sound of praise for God.
To the faithful gathered underground
Even those who are underground can hear this song of praise to God.
Of all the songs sung from the dawn of creation
Of all the songs ever sung, this song is one that will always be remembered.
Some were meant to persist
Some songs are meant to persist throughout time, and this is one of them.
Of all the bells rung from a thousand steeples
Of all the bells rung from churches around the world, none rings truer than this song of praise.
None rings truer than this
This song is the truest and most powerful of all songs sung in praise of God.
It's all God's children singin'
This song is sung by all of God's children.
Glory, Glory, Hallelujah
This song is a song of glory and praise to God.
He reigns, He reigns
This song is a declaration that God reigns over all.
Contributed by Thomas M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.