Lyrics
One more time you've heard the story
Introduction to the recurring theme of the story being retold.
Of our Saviors birth
Reference to the birth of Jesus, the central event in the Christian narrative.
Heard how few beheld His glory
Noting that only a few witnessed the divine glory during Jesus' earthly arrival.
When He came to earth
Reflecting on the humility of Jesus when He came to earth.
Oh but soon every eye shall see Him
Anticipation of a future moment when everyone will see Jesus.
Angels at His side
Envisioning angels accompanying Jesus.
See Him now on a great white stallion
Imagining Jesus on a majestic white stallion in the eastern sky, symbolizing His return.
In the eastern sky
Setting the scene for the awaited second coming of Jesus.
CHORUS:
Beginning of the chorus, expressing the concept of Jesus being sent by the Father.
Sent by the Father
Reiterating the theme that Jesus is sent by the Father.
Jesus go and call my children
Request for Jesus to call the singer's children.
A trumpet sounds and the angels sing
Depiction of a divine scene with the sound of a trumpet and angels singing.
Like never before
Highlighting the uniqueness of this divine event compared to previous occurrences.
With shepherds and wise men
Referencing shepherds and wise men, traditional figures present at Jesus' birth.
We humbly bow
Expressing humility and reverence in the presence of Jesus.
And every tongue confess that He is Lord
Affirming the belief that everyone will acknowledge Jesus as Lord.
When He comes in all His glory
Looking forward to the future when Jesus returns in all His glory.
Comes to claim His own
Anticipating Jesus' claim of those who belong to Him.
We won't need a star to guide us
Assurance that guidance won't be needed as believers will be going home with Jesus.
Well be going home
Expressing the concept of believers being united with Jesus in their eternal home.
Once a baby in a manger
Recalling the humble beginnings of Jesus in a manger.
No room at the inn
Emphasizing the lack of space at the inn during Jesus' birth.
Now a king who reigns forever
Contrasting the previous image with the current reality of Jesus as an eternal king.
Over death and sin
Asserting Jesus' reign over death and sin.
CHORUS (repeat 2X)
Repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the central theme of Jesus being sent by the Father.
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