8 Christ’s Kingdom Has Descended on Earth
Accompaniment: Christ’s kingdom has descended on earth. God’s word has reigned on earth.
I
Christ’s kingdom has descended on earth.
God’s word has conquered the world, and it has reigned on earth.
All is established and completed by the word of God,
for us to see with our very own eyes.
We cheer! We sing! We praise the arrival of Christ’s kingdom on earth!
We cheer! We sing! We praise a new Jerusalem descending from heaven.
God’s word is among us, it lives among us;
it’s with us in our every move and thought.
II
The almighty and one true God who is self-existent and eternal,
Your word has appeared in the flesh, real and vivid for all to see.
Your word through the ages is being fulfilled, accomplished, one by one.
We cheer! We sing! We praise God’s word for its authority and power!
We cheer! We sing! We praise God’s word rules on earth!
The word of Almighty God is the fountain of living waters, ever-flowing for all to enjoy,
to nourish their hearts.
III
Through God’s judgment and chastisement,
our corrupt disposition is cleansed, it has undergone some changes.
To God we give our fear and submission. We live out human likeness;
we thank God for His salvation.
We cheer! We sing! We praise His righteousness and holiness!
We cheer! We sing! We praise how He has purified and saved us!
With God’s salvation, we live in the light and gain His love,
forever kneeling down and worshiping Him, forever singing our praises to Him.
IV
The beauty of the kingdom is bright and boundless. All people are proclaiming the word of God;
they surrender to His word and worship Him.
The whole universe roils in jubilation.
We cheer! We sing! We praise God’s almightiness and wisdom!
We cheer! We sing! We praise that His great work is done!
We cheer! We sing! Almighty God personally leads us into the land of Canaan,
so we can enjoy His riches!