When Jesus Spoke

Below is the text of a new song I wrote on Christ's ministry as Prophet, Priest, and King. It was partly inspired by the message Bob preached at CPBC when we were there in December on the Messiah's threefold ministry. It has gone through several revisions, and I owe a lot of thanks to Pastor Miller and Bob, who both graciously critiqued it and encouraged its completion. You can see a lead sheet score (sorry, haven't written the 4-part harmony yet) here. - Daniel


When Jesus Spoke
(Prophet, Priest, and King)
Words and music by Daniel Bixby

When Jesus spoke, all nature strained to capture every word;
A greater prophet, fuller truth, our world had never heard.
This Prophet, one with God, ordained a plan for history,
And Christ alone has power to unveil its mystery.

Refrain:
Alleluia! Praise Messiah,
Holy Prophet, great High Priest, and King!
Alleluia! Praise Messiah,
Jesus is my Prophet, Priest, and King!

When Jesus hung in silence and God in flesh was dead;
The altar bore a perfect lamb to crush the serpent’s head.
The Priest was offered as the Lamb, a selfless sacrifice,
For Christ alone could offer up himself to pay sin’s price.

When Jesus rose in victory, the sacrifice complete,
The servant, robed in royalty, ruled nations at his feet.
The King of all dominions reigns supremely from his throne –
The power to condemn or to forgive is Christ’s alone.

When Jesus stands at God’s high throne and pleads my destiny,
The Prophet’s word will be fulfilled with all authority.
The Priest will show his blood-stained hands, the scars of perfect love,
The King will claim me as his own, an heir to God above!