It seems lately that I’m always highlighting another Keith Getty or Bob Kauflin song. I don’t want to make it seem that only GettyMusic and Sovereign Grace Ministries are producing good songs!
Before I introduce “You Are My King”, let me encourage you to check out my recently updated Music page. You’ll see 26 other songs I’ve highlighted, as well as links to important discussions concerning the music debate.
The song for today is simple, yet it speaks volumes. It is arranged in such a way to encourage an exclamatory joyful praise. I’m always struck by the first few lines. Christ suffered so I wouldn’t have to. He died so I could live. Praise the Lord! I hope this song is a blessing to you.
You Are My King (Amazing Love)
by Billy James Foote
I’m forgiven, because You were forsaken
I’m accepted, You were condemned
I’m alive and well, Your spirit lives 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 it’s true
And 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
If the Son has set you free
You are free indeed.
If the Son has set you free
You are free indeed.
© 1997 worshiptogether.com Songs (admin. by EMI Christian Music Publishing, Inc.) CCLI# 130553.
To hear a sample of the melody click here for the verse and here for the chorus. Or listen to the entire song (for free) at rhapsody.com. You may also be interested in the guitar chord sheet, or the musical score for the song.
Also don’t forget to check out my music page!
***Oh, I should mention something else. If you’re like me, you’re a sucker for free music. You might enjoy downloading a free album of the Robbie Seay Band’s new album Give Yourself Away (it is Christian music and so far I like it, although I haven’t listened too carefully to it, yet).
