According to his web site, Branch has been ministering Christian gospel since 1991. He states that his desire is "to be a model and a messenger of the gospel’s transforming power especially (but not exclusively) among the hip-hop generations."
Branch received a bachelor's degree in Bible from Lancaster Bible College and has a master's degree in theology from the Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS). His master’s thesis, "Theological Implications of Hip-Hop Culture", provided the inspiration for his solo album, The Thesis.
Crown Him
The Ambassador Lyrics
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When hip-hop seems to be runnin' things on earth
It's time to direct it's attention toward heaven
Let's do this!
It's time to meet ya maker
The story's over 6,000 years so it's pretty old
Been rhymin' about it, gotta shout it my city's cold
To keep me going regardless
In light of the Lord of harvest
Any life given to Christ does get affected
You gotta realized this guy was resurrected
That's why my motto is Hip-Hop's got to acknowledge him
The God of men liver than David, hotter than Solomon
Better than Pac and them- Biggie, and Pun put together
His Throne set up forever- Son has got the credibility
Ill as He is, still got humility
One God- but persons are three like a trilogy
I'm tryin' to monitor is this beyond your mind or what
This kind of stuff enlightens you like when it's noon and blinds are up
I'm just tryin' to get your confidence up
When you hear his name this kind of response is enough
"AND CROWN HIM LORD OF...!"
All things— everything, past, present and future
Broad things— I'm talkin' the vast and the minutia
He's better than you in whatever you think that you're better in
Stronger, plus he's been doin' it longer like a veteran
These are the things I'm feedin'
Even the heathen can see Him in action—
That's when they either leave or believe Him
Your career- He's controlin' it
Check the men who fished all night and caught nothin'-
Like a catcher's mit that's got a hole in it
Then he rolled up told 'em take the nets and unfold 'em
Cast the net, they gotta catch so big the boat couldn't hold them
Can't box Him in, You're looking for the top- it's Him
Beat Him, you'll never see it like me up in some moccasins
Many stories are just like this so I write this
Hip-Hop or not, you've gotta know who Jesus Christ is
"AND CROWN HIM LORD OF...!"
Your neighborhood or your block
Your mansion or ranch, your condominium
House on the lake or your yat
He's...
Lord over your writes, over your mic, over your booth the
Lord over you life, over your wife, over your mula
Lord of your acquisitions, Lord of your things
Lord of your chains, Lord of your watches, Lord of your rings
Deservin' worship- His word is a perfect law and it brings
Grace to the world universal- He's Lord of the kings
Hip-Hop- I'm tryin' to get you in your Bibles
So in your heart you'll prepare a place like He's doing for His disciples
Don't be alone, better have an aid
Satan'll have his way, plus your heart'll block truth like a barricade
This is to set it straight like when you calibrate
Out of babes He's established praise- why don't you have a taste
"AND CROWN HIM LORD OF ALL...!"
The lyrics to The Ambassador's song "Crown Him" emphasize the power and influence of Jesus Christ. Hip-hop, which is often focused on earthly things, should also turn its attention towards heaven and recognize the greatness of the Lord. The artist references the story of Jesus, which is thousands of years old, and speaks to the impact that accepting Christ can have on a person's life. The artist asserts that Christ is better than any other musician or celebrity, and that his throne is set up forever.
The lyrics also speak to the universal power of Jesus. He is not just Lord over one aspect of a person's life, but over everything from their career to their possessions to their family. The artist encourages listeners to read the Bible and prepare a place in their hearts for Christ, so that they are not swayed by Satan's influence. The song ends with the refrain "And crown him Lord of all," emphasizing that Jesus is not just one among many, but truly reigns over everything in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
In a day in time
In the present era
When hip-hop seems to be runnin' things on earth
When hip-hop is dominating the music industry
It's time to direct it's attention toward heaven
It's time for hip-hop music to focus on God and spirituality
Let's do this!
Let's make it happen!
It's time to meet ya maker
It's time to meet God, the creator of the universe
The story's over 6,000 years so it's pretty old
The story of human civilization is thousands of years old
Been rhymin' about it, gotta shout it my city's cold
I've been rapping about this for a long time and now I want to share it with my city
Like the artic, this artist has thought of martyrs
Like the harsh environment of the Arctic, I (the artist) have thought about those who have suffered and died for their faith
To keep me going regardless
To keep me motivated and steadfast in my beliefs
In light of the Lord of harvest
In reference to God, who is in charge of the harvest (a metaphor for the final judgment)
Any life given to Christ does get affected
Anyone who becomes a Christian will experience changes in their life
You gotta realized this guy was resurrected
You need to understand that Jesus was resurrected from the dead
That's why my motto is Hip-Hop's got to acknowledge him
That's why I believe that hip-hop music should give recognition to Jesus
The God of men liver than David, hotter than Solomon
God is more alive and powerful than even the great kings of Israel, David and Solomon
Better than Pac and them- Biggie, and Pun put together
God is greater than even the most famous and influential hip-hop artists
His Throne set up forever- Son has got the credibility
God's power and authority will endure forever, and Jesus has the authority to rule as king
Ill as He is, still got humility
Despite His power, God is humble and caring
One God- but persons are three like a trilogy
God exists as one Being in three distinct persons - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit - like characters in a trilogy
I'm tryin' to monitor is this beyond your mind or what
I'm trying to determine if this concept is too complex for you to understand
This kind of stuff enlightens you like when it's noon and blinds are up
Understanding these ideas can bring clarity like when the sun is shining brightly through open blinds
I'm just tryin' to get your confidence up
I'm trying to encourage you and build your confidence in your faith
When you hear his name this kind of response is enough
When you hear the name of Jesus, this kind of passionate response is appropriate
"AND CROWN HIM LORD OF...!"
A call to declare Jesus as the Lord and ruler over all things
All things— everything, past, present and future
Everything in existence, including the past, present, and future
Broad things— I'm talkin' the vast and the minutia
Everything from the biggest to the smallest things
He's better than you in whatever you think that you're better in
God is superior to humans in every possible way
Stronger, plus he's been doin' it longer like a veteran
God's power and wisdom are greater than any human's, and He has existed for eternity
These are the things I'm feedin'
These are the ideas I am sharing
Even the heathen can see Him in action—
Even those who do not know God can see His power and work in the world
That's when they either leave or believe Him
Those who witness God's power may either reject Him or believe in Him
Your career- He's controlin' it
God is in control of your career and future
Check the men who fished all night and caught nothin'-
A reference to a story in the Bible in which fishermen caught nothing until Jesus helped them
Like a catcher's mit that's got a hole in it
Like a baseball glove with a hole in it that cannot catch anything
Then he rolled up told 'em take the nets and unfold 'em
Jesus came and told the fishermen to try again and they caught many fish
Cast the net, they gotta catch so big the boat couldn't hold them
The fishermen caught an incredible number of fish, more than their boat could hold
Can't box Him in, You're looking for the top- it's Him
God cannot be limited or contained, and He should be the ultimate priority in one's life
Beat Him, you'll never see it like me up in some moccasins
No one can defeat God and His power and authority are beyond human comprehension
Many stories are just like this so I write this
There are many stories in the Bible that demonstrate God's power and authority, which is why I write about Him
Hip-Hop or not, you've gotta know who Jesus Christ is
Regardless of your musical tastes, it is important to understand who Jesus is
Your neighborhood or your block
Your local community
Your mansion or ranch, your condominium
Your home or property
House on the lake or your yat
Your vacation home or luxury yacht
He's...
Jesus is the Lord of all things
Lord over your writes, over your mic, over your booth the
Jesus is the Lord over your writing, music production, and recording
Lord over you life, over your wife, over your mula
Jesus is the Lord over your life, marriage, and finances
Lord of your acquisitions, Lord of your things
Jesus is the Lord over your possessions and wealth
Lord of your chains, Lord of your watches, Lord of your rings
Jesus is the Lord over your jewelry and material possessions
Deservin' worship- His word is a perfect law and it brings
Jesus deserves to be worshipped because His word is perfect and brings righteousness to the world
Grace to the world universal- He's Lord of the kings
Jesus brings grace and salvation to the entire world and is the Lord of all rulers
Hip-Hop- I'm tryin' to get you in your Bibles
I want to encourage hip-hop artists and listeners to study the Bible
So in your heart you'll prepare a place like He's doing for His disciples
So that you will have a place for Jesus in your heart, just as He is preparing a place for His disciples
Don't be alone, better have an aid
Don't go through life alone, it's better to have help
Satan'll have his way, plus your heart'll block truth like a barricade
Satan will try to lead you astray, and you may be resistant to the truth like a barricade
This is to set it straight like when you calibrate
This message is meant to clarify and set things right, like when calibrating a device
Out of babes He's established praise- why don't you have a taste
God can be praised by even the youngest and most inexperienced, so why not try praising Him yourself?
"AND CROWN HIM LORD OF ALL...!"
A call to declare Jesus as the Lord and ruler over all things
Contributed by Colton G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.