Christ Is the King
Christ is the King O friends rejoice brothers and sisters with one voice
A triumphant hymn of Christ's kingship calling the church to celebrate and proclaim his reign. Each stanza ends with Alleluia, giving it a festive character appropriate for Easter, Ascension, and Christ the King Sunday.
History & Background
Written by George Kennedy Allen Bell (1883-1958), Bishop of Chichester and ecumenical leader, in 1931. A rousing Easter and Kingship hymn with alleluias after each stanza.
Hymnal Appearances
- Evangelical Lutheran Worship — 662
Bulletin Note
Christ Is the King — George K.A. Bell, 1931
Preaching Connection
Revelation 19:16 — King of Kings; appropriate for Easter, Ascension, and Christ the King.
Stanza Arc
The narrative or theological arc traced by this tune's stanzas: Resurrection proclamation moving from personal rejoicing (1-2) through cosmic victory (3) to eternal doxology (4)
Themes
Christ the King Kingship Easter Mission