It was written by American
Pentecostal minister/pastor, song-writer and university chancellor Jack W
Hayford (b 1934), originally published by Rockford Music, and is now distributed by New
Spring.
The first parts of the song were written when Hayford and his wife visited England in 1977, touring sites with historic significance to the English monarchy: Hayford linked the symbols and images seen at these sites to the ideas of kingship which Jesus taught (ref).
Since the first publication in 1981, the song spread rapidly across denominational boundaries: Commentators have suggested that this is because images of royalty / monarchy are main way that some faith traditions visualise God and Jesus Christ - even in countries where monarchy has never been part of the political system.
Hymn-books which the song has been published in include:
The unnamed tune, also by Hayford, has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of C, the first few notes are c B B_ ccc cc_ A with accompanying chords C -- Dm -- C/E -- F.
The first parts of the song were written when Hayford and his wife visited England in 1977, touring sites with historic significance to the English monarchy: Hayford linked the symbols and images seen at these sites to the ideas of kingship which Jesus taught (ref).
Since the first publication in 1981, the song spread rapidly across denominational boundaries: Commentators have suggested that this is because images of royalty / monarchy are main way that some faith traditions visualise God and Jesus Christ - even in countries where monarchy has never been part of the political system.
Hymn-books which the song has been published in include:
- Scripture in Song, volume II, New Zealand, 1981
- Songs of the Spirit. volume 3, Kevin Mayhew Ltd, England, 1987
- Songs of God's People - supplement to the Church Hymnal, OUP, 1988
- Celebration Hymnal for Everyone, McCrimmon Publications, 1994
and likely many other books used in American Pentecostal churches.
The unnamed tune, also by Hayford, has a 4/4 time signature. In the key of C, the first few notes are c B B_ ccc cc_ A with accompanying chords C -- Dm -- C/E -- F.
Downloads
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Examples
Solo singer, self-accompanied on guitar:
Contemporary worship video - lead singer, chorus and band:
Choir and congregation with organ:
Instrumental - piano:
Lyrics
Majesty, worship his majesty;
Unto Jesus be all glory, honour, and praise.
Majesty, kingdom authority,
Flow from his throne unto his own, his anthem raise.
So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus.
Magnify, come glorify Christ Jesus, the King.
Majesty, worship his majesty,
Jesus who died, now glorified, King of all kings.
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