WHEN THE KING ARRIVES

When The King Arrives is a powerful contemporary Christian worship anthem proclaiming the supreme authority, majesty and eternal reign of Jesus Christ. Inspired by Scripture's portrayal of Christ as the King of kings, the song uses dramatic imagery of opening gates, retreating darkness, trembling mountains and defeated strongholds to celebrate His unrivalled power. Its lyrics declare that no earthly kingdom, spiritual opposition or voice of condemnation can ultimately stand against the authority of Jesus. The recurring proclamation, "When the King arrives," becomes a triumphant expression of confidence in Christ's sovereignty over all creation. Drawing on the biblical call for ancient gates to open before the King of glory, the song invites believers to lift their eyes beyond fear and recognise the One before whom every knee will bow. Its bridge builds into a declaration of freedom, victory and worship as every opposing power yields to His reign. For listeners searching for Christian worship songs about the kingship of Jesus, spiritual victory, freedom from fear, the authority of Christ or the King of glory, When The King Arrives offers a bold celebration of the Saviour who reigns eternally.

Psalm 24:7-10, Philippians 2:9-11, Revelation 19:11-16

Lyrics

The storm can boast until He enters
The night can gather all its might
The mountains stand in proud defiance
Till His glory fills the sky
No rival keeps its claim before Him
No darkness keeps its borrowed ground
Creation knows its rightful King
And bows before His crown

When the King arrives
The gates swing open
When the King arrives
The shadows flee
When the King arrives
All creation bends the knee
To the One who reigns eternally

The fear that lingered in the hallway
The chain that wrapped itself around
The voice that spoke of condemnation
Loses every claim it found
No throne survives beside His kingdom
No banner flies above His Name
Every power built against His purpose
Falls before His royal claim

When the King arrives
The gates swing open
When the King arrives
The shadows flee
When the King arrives
All creation bends the knee
To the One who reigns eternally

Lift up your heads
The King is coming
Lift up your eyes
The King draws nigh

Let every stronghold
Lose its footing
Let every captive
Lift their cry

Lift up your heads
The King is coming
Lift up your eyes
The King draws nigh

Let every kingdom
Lay down its glory
Let every power
Testify

When the King arrives
The gates swing open
When the King arrives
The shadows flee
When the King arrives
All creation bends the knee
To the One who reigns eternally

All creation bends the knee
To the One who reigns eternally

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Song Credits

Lyrics by Gresha Schuilling
Music and production by Gresha Schuilling
Mastering by Shimron Fernando