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He is King of kings

He is King of kings, He is Lord of lords

Tune: HE IS KING
Published in 13 hymnals

Audio files: Recording

Representative Text

Refrain:
He is King of kings;
he is Lord of lords,
Jesus Christ, the first and last,
no one works like him.
O he is King of kings;
he is Lord of lords,
Jesus Christ, the first and last,
no one works like him.

1 He built his throne up in the air;
no one works like him;
and called his saints from everywhere;
no one works like him.
O he is King of kings;
he is Lord of lords,
Jesus Christ, the first and last,
no one works like him. [Refrain]

2 He pitched his tents on Canaan ground;
no one works like him;
and broke oppressive kingdoms down;
no one works like him.
O he is King of kings;
he is Lord of lords,
Jesus Christ, the first and last,
no one works like him. [Refrain]

3 I know that my Redeemer lives;
no one works like him;
and by his love sweet blessing gives;
no one works like him.
O he is King of kings;
he is Lord of lords,
Jesus Christ, the first and last,
no one works like him. [Refrain]


Source: Glory to God: the Presbyterian Hymnal #273

Text Information

First Line: He is King of kings, He is Lord of lords
Title: He is King of kings
Meter: 8.5.8.5 with refrain
Source: African American spiritual
Language: English
Copyright: Public Domain

Timeline

Instances

Instances (1 - 9 of 9)
Text InfoTextAudio

Glory to God #273

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Lead Me, Guide Me (2nd ed.) #346

Text

Lift Every Voice and Sing II #96

TextAudio

Lift Up Your Hearts #222

Sing and Rejoice! #66

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The New National Baptist Hymnal (21st Century Edition) #495

Text

The Presbyterian Hymnal #153

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Worship (3rd ed.) #498

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Yes, Lord! #235

Include 4 pre-1979 instances
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