The other day, my wife and I were listening to the Passion worship song, "Sing to the King" and she pointed out how decidedly dispensational the first verse is. I agreed. It makes it sound like Jesus will only reign once He returns. But the truth of NT theology is that he reigns now. Jesus is Lord!
I have re-written what I beleive to be a better reflection NT theology on this matter.
(original)
Sing to the King Who is coming to reign
Glory to Jesus, the Lamb that was slain
Life and salvation His empire shall bring
And joy to the nations when Jesus is King
(my version)
Sing to the King Who’s ascended to reign
Glory to Jesus, the Lamb that was slain
Life and salvation His empire now brings
And joy to the nations 'cause Jesus is King
(Chorus, no change)
Come, let us sing a song
A song declaring that we belong to Jesus
He is all we need
Lift up a heart of praise
Sing now with voices raised to Jesus
Sing to the King
Sing to the King Who is coming to reign
Glory to Jesus, the Lamb that was slain
Life and salvation His empire shall bring
And joy to the nations when Jesus is King
(my version)
Sing to the King Who’s ascended to reign
Glory to Jesus, the Lamb that was slain
Life and salvation His empire now brings
And joy to the nations 'cause Jesus is King
(Chorus, no change)
Come, let us sing a song
A song declaring that we belong to Jesus
He is all we need
Lift up a heart of praise
Sing now with voices raised to Jesus
Sing to the King
Incidentally, I'd keep the second verse about his second coming, because the finale still awaits, but we must rightly acknowledge that his reign has now begun.
