Hymn Launch: LION OF JUDAH (Text/Tune by Sandra Hess)

Lion of Judah, a new modern written by Sandra Hess in 2022, arranged by Michael J. Lining. This hymn is freely available for congregational worship. Links:
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[@stephenwilliams9950]

I write from England, Autumn 2024. I love all your TH-cam material, Michael, and always stop to pray and give thanks and to enjoy. When i first became a Christian, I guess I thought we were in a continuation of the Acts of the Apostles, with each of us continuing the work on Earth, however called, in the power of the Spirit, of course. But just recently we are seeing a Darkness that is rapidly taking over our land, one that puzzles all the common sense and fair play that we have always taken for granted. The words of this hymn take us to a different level, reminding us that our fight is against powers that only the roar of the Lion of Judah is capable of conquering. The harmonies are grand, by the way. Thank you.

[@lacan5152]

Michael, God has given you great talent! Bless you for using it for God's Glory! This song is so lovely, it made me cry! The Lion of Judah is truly coming back soon and He will roar!

[@bryanrendleman2001]

A beautiful young hymn.
Wonderful harmonies.

[@dianelee6840]

Love this theologically sound and beautiful new hymn!

[@devereauxmanuel]

Absolutely beautiful ♡ kind regards from Cape Town, South Africa

[@sandyhess3477]

Inspiration for writing this song: I was reading a book by a well known pastor in which he made a statement along this line of thought: When Jesus came the first time, it was in meekness and His purpose was to save. When He comes again, it will be to kill (his enemies). WOW! What powerful words. I kept imagining King Jesus returning to Earth to fight His enemies who will be led by Satan, gathered to fight Him. Meditating on the majestic power of Jesus as He returns and conquers the powers of evil brought forth feelings of hope and worship. From there the lyrics and tune came pretty quickly. Of course, there was some reworking of both over a few weeks, but it was first sung in our Christmas Candlelight Service in 2022. My sincere thanks to Michael for using his many gifts to share it with his TH-cam followers, and making it possible for me, and others, to share it with others in the body of Christ. My prayerful desire is that, as we face the gathering darkness, that believers will remember that Jesus Christ will return and make all things right. Soli Deo gloria!

[@jeremyhansen8186]

Amen!! I believe we are on the doorstep of very difficult times as Christians. May I be found faithful.

[@Bufforp1ngt0n]

Love the song! Thanks for writing it.

[@melfuz]

Neat song, great job! The Lord has given you a wonderful gift 😊

[@LighthouseGospelBand]

Powerful, inspiring song! Beautiful, thank you for sharing!

[@pamelalehocki9743]

Love it! Beautiful lyrics, melody, and vocal arrangement.

[@sharipowers8051]

That was beautiful! The song is beautiful and you sang it beautifully also!

[@WatchandPrayJesusiscoming]

Michael, I recently subscribed to your channel and have enjoyed many of your recordings, this one LION OF JUDAH is sooo special and fitting for the days we are living in, I am excited that the Lamb "Original can be translated Ram" of God is coming back to earth to Reign for a thousand years!!! Keep up the good work!

[@LillieLong]

This is beautiful!

[@stephenwilliams9950]

I cannot know quite what the writer had in mind, and my thoughts will not be exhaustive, but to my mind the hymn text is marvellously biblically-based, and, to this casual observer at least the following scriptural allusions can be discerned: Genesis 49:9, I Chronicles 29:11, Song of Songs 1:4, Isaiah 42:13, Jeremiah 25:30, Hosea 11:10, Amos 1:2, Joel 2:11, Mark 13:4-27, John 5:28, I Thess 4:16, Hebrews 12:26, the Book of the Revelation of St John the Divine, in particular, Rev 1:14. 2:18, 4:7, 5:5, 10:2-3, 12:11, 15:3, 19:12, 22:3. The hymn was probably not written for this, but some churches use the Narnia Chronicles as ways in to the Gospel for children, and it would also therefore lend itself to such a CS Lewis-themed subject. (Feel free to edit or remove if in any way this causes offence).