Our King
OK, it's been a little slow around here, so I wanted to share a gem with you all. "Our King" is a song that not many people know, but our church has come to really love. Michael Tinker, the guy who wrote the words and music, is part of The Crowded House network.
It's a simple tune (my kids love to sing it) and the words bring tears to the eyes. The words of the chorus are based on the words of John Newton at the end of his life. If you're looking for a gospel-centered song for your church to learn, you couldn't do better.
Our King
Our King is a king of mercy
He gave the blind their sight and the dumb their speech
He healed the sick and raised the dead
Our King is a king of mercy.
Chorus:
Even though our memories may fail us
May we always remember this:
We are great sinners
But we have a great Saviour in Christ.
Our King is a king of cruel scars
He was beaten, stricken, whipped and condemned to die
Though he had done no wrong at all -
Our King is a king of cruel scars.
Chorus
Our King is a king of passion
‘It is finished!’ he cried out and gave up his life
So we could be his family:
Our King is a king of passion.
Chorus
Our King is a king of glory
Even death could not keep hold of this king of life
He rose triumphant from the grave
Our King is a king of glory.
Chorus
Download a PDF of the music here.
Our king is a king of glory! For sure.
Posted by: Jones | Jul 30, 2008 7:12:15 AM
Any idea where I can download audio or buy cd with that song?
Posted by: Matt | Jul 30, 2008 7:53:58 AM
I don't know of any place that it's been recorded. I think it was written for use in the church.
Posted by: Mike McKinley | Jul 30, 2008 2:24:31 PM
It is a gem, just like you are.
Posted by: Tim | Aug 1, 2008 2:22:42 PM
I'd love to see some posts from y'all about how/where you search for or come across new music for congregational singing. I remember Mark seeming to have an endless supply of great hymns I'd never heard of. Reveal your secrets!
Posted by: Kyle | Aug 7, 2008 2:56:52 PM