You Are My King (Amazing Love)

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About You Are My King (Amazing Love)

"You Are My King (Amazing Love)" is a worship song written by Billy James Foote. It was originally released on contemporary Christian group Phillips, Craig and Dean's 2001 album Let My Words Be Few, and later released as the second single by contemporary Christian group Newsboys from their 2003 album Adoration: The Worship Album, also appearing in later compilations He Reigns: The Worship Collection, The Greatest Hits, and The Ultimate Collection and on the various hits compilation WOW Hits 2005. The chorus uses lyrics and melody from Charles Wesley's hymn, "And Can It Be". 


Year:
2007
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I'm forgiven because You were forsaken
I'm accepted, You were condemned
And I'm alive and well, Your Spirit is within me
Because You died and rose again

I'm forgiven because You were forsaken
I'm accepted, You were condemned
I'm alive and well, Your Spirit is within me
Because You died and rose again

Amazing love, how can it be
That You, my King, should die for me?
Amazing love, I know it's true
And it's my joy to honor You
In all I do, to honor You

I'm forgiven because You were forsaken
I'm accepted, You were condemned
I'm alive and well, Your Spirit is within me
Because You died and rose again

Amazing love, how can it be
That You, my King, should die for me?
Amazing love, I know it's true
It's my joy to honor You
In all I do, to honor You
In all I do, to honor You

You are my King
You are my King
Jesus, You are my King
You are my King

(Amazing love)
Amazing love, how can it be
That You, my King, should die for me?
(Amazing love)
Amazing love, I know it's true
It's my joy to honor You

(Amazing love)
Amazing love, how can it be
That You, my King, should die for me?
(Amazing love)
Amazing love, I know it's true
And it's my joy to honor You
In all I do, to honor You

In all I do, to honor You
In all I do, let me honor You

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Newsboys

Newsboys are a Christian pop rock band founded in 1985 in Mooloolaba, Australia. They have released 16 studio albums, six of which have been certified gold. Currently, the band consists of lead vocalist Michael Tait, keyboardist Jeff Frankenstein, guitarist Jody Davis, and drummer Duncan Phillips. more »

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Written by: Billy James Foote

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11 facts about this song

Artist Origin
The Newsboys are an Australian Christian rock band formed in 1985. They are considered one of the most popular bands in the Christian music industry.
Genre
"You Are My King (Amazing Love)" is classified as contemporary Christian music, specifically falling under the genre of Christian pop/rock.
Song Meaning
The lyrics express the singer's awe at the love of Jesus Christ, declaring Him as 'My King' and giving thanks for the sacrifices He made.
Release Year
The song "You Are My King (Amazing Love)" was released in the year 2003 as part of the Newsboys' album 'Adoration: The Worship Album'.
Album Success
'Adoration: The Worship Album', the album featuring "You Are My King (Amazing Love)", was very successful. It became the Newsboys' first album to peak at No.1 on the Billboard Christian Albums Chart.
Songwriter
Billy James Foote, a well-known songwriter in the Christian music industry, originally wrote "You Are My King (Amazing Love)".
Cover Song
Although the Newsboys' version is quite popular, "You Are My King (Amazing Love)" has been covered by several other Christian artists including Chris Tomlin and Passion.
Grand Performances
Newsboys have been known to perform this song in their magnificent live shows, often surrounded by elaborate light shows.
Popular Among Churches
The song has become popular among various churches worldwide, becoming a regular song selection for worship services.
Chart Performance
Although the individual song's chart performance is not extensively documented, the album it was featured on, 'Adoration: The Worship Album', achieved incredible success and hence the popularity of the song.
Inspirational Message
The inspirational message carried by the song: The amazing love of Jesus, who voluntarily died for the redemption of humanity, has touched many listeners deeply and continues to do so.

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