for Every Nation, God is King

This is a fun missions themed hymn I wrote this morning. Unfortunately, Suno repeated part of verse 1 after starting with the first bridge...
For Every Nation, God Is King
Chorus:
For every nation, God is King,
He sits enthroned above all things.
Through every tribe, let praise ascend,
And every knee before him bend.
Verse 1:
O Sovereign Lord, Creator wise,
You formed the earth, the seas, the skies,
Your mighty hand no foe withstands,
Your gospel spreads to distant lands.
Bridge 1:
As Peter prayed with steadfast might,
Send boldness, Lord, and holy light.
Proclaim through us the Saviour’s name,
And spread abroad His glorious fame.
Verse 2:
Our Lord commands us, don’t be still,
Disciple nations, teach his will.
All power’s his, on earth, in heav’n,
So rise, and speak the Word he’s given.
Bridge 2:
Though nations rage, and plots unfurl,
Our Lord has overcome the world.
Take heart, O Church, we will not fail
The gates of hell will not prevail.
Chorus:
For every nation, God is King,
He sits enthroned above all things.
Through every tribe, let praise ascend,
And every knee before him bend.
Verse 3:
No evil weapon shall succeed,
This is the word our Lord decreed.
We press on in the race we run,
We fight the fight till day is done.
Bridge 3:
By faith we stand, the crown awaits,
Our Lord has opened heaven’s gates.
Through Abraham’s seed, the promise flows,
Till every nation Jesus knows.
Verse 4.
Our war is not with human beings,
But rulers dark, and powers unseen.
With armour bright, the gospel shod,
We march as victors through our God.
Bridge 4:
The Spirit moves, the nations hear,
The Father’s answer to Christ’s prayer,
That all the earth his own will be
His heritage perpetually.
Chorus:
For every nation, God is King,
He sits enthroned above all things.
Through every tribe, let praise ascend,
And every knee before him bend.
Verse 5:
May nations bless the Lord above,
As he embraces them in love.
May all rebellion, small or great
Before the throne disintegrate.
Bridge 5:
Send us as servants of your Son,
Your kingdom come, Your will be done.
Till every tongue and heart’s confessed,
And hell itself is dispossessed.
Final Chorus: (Triumphantly)
For every nation, God is King,
He sits enthroned above all things.
Through every tribe, let praise ascend,
And every knee before him bend.
Based on Psalm 2, Genesis 12:3, Isaiah 54:17, Matthew 28:18-20, John 16:33, Acts 4:24-31, Ephesians 6:12, 2 Timothy 4:7-8.
© Johannes W H van der Bijl 2025