Hello, everyone, and welcome to 愛的凱歌 Adore Him. I'm Judy, your host. Today, I'd like to share a beautiful Christian song called "King of Kings," which Hillsong Worship released in 2019 as a lead single. "King of Kings" was penned by several songwriters, including Brook Ligertwood. She once shared the story behind the song, saying that they attempted to summarize the story of the gospel and of the church. Through the song, they wanted to emphasize that the heart of the gospel and the church's birth originated from the life of Jesus Christ—his birth, suffering, crucifixion, resurrection, and ascension. Ligertwood continued by saying that the gospel speaks to the salvation of Jesus Christ for all of us, and it is not something of the past but a "now" reality. We all need to respond to Him and His salvation "now," and this response should be ongoing—now, in the future, and forever. She hopes that Christians always look at Christ, the Son of God, who shed His blood for humanity's sins, and then we repent, believe, and profess our faith to Him, our Lord. He is the King of Kings who places us in the stories of "King of Kings." As a songwriter, Ligertwood specifically loved a few lines in verse 4: "And the church of Christ was born, then the Spirit lit the flame. Now this gospel truth of old shall not kneel, shall not faint." She hoped and prayed that through this song, all children of God may encourage one another, reminding them endlessly to proclaim the gospel of Christ's salvation by completely depending on the Holy Spirit and to stand firm with confidence. Even though worldly things or social winds may sway and distract us from our Lord, Jesus Christ, remember that "the gospel truth of old shall not kneel, shall not faint." * God reveals to us in Philippians 2: 6-11, saying: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. And He also speaks to us in Revelation 19:16, saying: On his robe and on his thigh he has this name written: King of kings and lord of lords. At the end of this episode, we invite you to join our team and sing along to the Mandarin version of "King of Kings," giving praise and exaltation to our Lord, the King of Kings. * See: https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=2687 ❤️ We welcome feedback and comments: https://open.firstory.me/story/clrq2cwjl01k401v51igm6r6f?m=comment ❤️ 愛的凱歌 Adore Him: https://he-is-the-one-we-adore.firstory.io/ -------------------------------------------------------- Hi, 各位聽眾朋友們,平安!歡迎收聽愛的凱歌(Adore Him),我是Judy。今天要和大家分享的詩歌為〈萬王之王〉(“King of Kings”);這是新頌敬拜團(Hillsong Worship) 在2019年發行的單曲。還記得,隔年翻譯了這首詩歌後,我們教會詩班在復活節主日禮拜,就以這首詩歌獻詩。 〈萬王之王〉是由多位創作者共同譜寫而成的。Brook Ligertwood (這首詩歌的其中一位創作者),曾經分享有關創作這首詩歌的背後故事。她說:〈萬王之王〉這首詩歌嘗試總結福音和教會的故事。詩歌內容扎根於聖經經文,敘述福音的核心與教會的故事,始於耶穌的誕生,並透過五旬節聖靈降臨,將領受救恩的我們—眾神的兒女們,放置在耶穌救恩的故事與教會當中。 Brook Ligertood又提到:…耶穌基督救恩不是一個古老的遺傳或作古的事件,我們都當立即回應主耶穌的救恩。不單單現在,還有未來,我們都要單單地定睛耶穌基督。主耶穌是神的兒子,祂為著你我的罪(人類的罪)流血受死,第三日復活。我們當悔改、當相信並承認耶穌是基督。祂是「萬王之王」,祂把我們放在這救恩的故事裡;我們也當在這個救恩的故事中,繼續前進,奔向天城。 這首詩歌的第四節歌詞,開頭是這麼描述的:「基督的教會誕生,聖靈以烈火點燃;這亙古常存真理,不動搖,不衰敗。」Brook Ligertwood身為創作者,她自己特別喜歡以上這幾句歌詞。一方面,她強調我們要倚靠聖靈來傳揚基督耶穌救恩的福音。另外一方面,她認為我們彼此都要互相提醒:不論世代如何變遷,不論世俗風潮如何,基督救恩福音真理,「不動搖,不衰敗」。(附註) 聖經腓立比書2:6-11曉諭我們:「(耶穌)他本有神的形象,不以自己與神同等為強奪的;反倒虛己,取了奴僕的形象,成為人的樣式;既有人的樣子,就自己卑微,存心順服,以至於死,且死在十字架上。所以,神將他升為至高,又賜給他那超乎萬名之上的名,叫一切在天上的、地上的,和地底下的,因耶穌的名無不屈膝,無不口稱耶穌基督為主,使榮耀歸與父神。」 啟示錄19:16說道:「在他衣服和大腿上有名寫著說:『萬王之王,萬主之主。」」 節目尾聲,邀請您和我們團隊錄製的中文版〈萬王之王〉(“King of Kings”),一同來敬拜讚美我們的「萬王之王,萬主之主」。 * 附註:參見 https://www.newreleasetoday.com/article.php?article_id=2687 --------------------------------------------------------- ✏️ 〈萬王之王〉(“King of Kings”) 詞曲|Words and Music: Brooke Ligertwood, Jason Ingram, and Scott Ligertwood 編曲|Arrangement: Dan Galbraith --------------------------------------------------------- ✏️ 中文版〈萬王之王〉錄製團隊資訊 (Recording team information for "King of Kings" Mandarin version): 人聲|Voices: Cherry Shih, Sarah Wu, and Peggy Liao 鼓手|Percussion: Priscilla Huang 吉他|Guitar: Fountain Lin 鍵盤|Keyboards: Vivien Lin and Judy Lin 後製混音|Sound Mixing: Vivien Lin --------------------------------------------------------- ✏️ 中英文歌詞對照 (Lyrics: English & Mandarin) 🎼 中譯|Mandarin Translator: Judy Lin 🎼 日期|Date: February 2, 2020 Verse 1 In the darkness, we were waiting 在黑暗中我們等候, Without hope, without light. 無盼望、無光明, 'Til from Heaven You came running, 直到祢從天奔向我, There was mercy in Your eyes. 雙眼充滿了憐憫。 To fulfill the law and prophets 藉律法先知而應驗 To a virgin came the word. 由童女道成肉身, From a throne of endless glory, 祢捨棄榮耀的寶座, To a cradle in the dirt. 竟降生在塵世中。 Chorus Praise the Father, praise the Son, 讚美父,讚美人子, Praise the Spirit, three in one. 讚美聖靈,三一神。 God of glory, Majesty 榮耀君王 至高神, Praise forever to the King of Kings 讚美萬王之王到永遠。 Verse 2 To reveal the kingdom coming 為顯明祢國度臨到, And to reconcile the lost, 為與失喪者和好 To redeem the whole creation, 為救贖所有受造物, You did not despise the cross. 祢輕看十架羞辱。 For even in your suffering, 即便要經歷苦痛, You saw to the other side. 祢仍然定意前往, Knowing this was our salvation, 深知這必拯救我們, Jesus for our sake you died. 耶穌為我們受死。 Chorus Praise the Father, praise the Son, 讚美父,讚美人子, Praise the Spirit, three in one. 讚美聖靈,三一神。 God of glory, Majesty 榮耀君王 至高神, Praise forever to the King of Kings 讚美萬王之王到永遠。 Verse 3 And the morning that You rose, 那清晨主祢復活, All of Heaven held its breath, 諸天都屏息等候, 'Til that stone was moved for good, 直等石頭被挪開, For the Lamb had conquered death. 因羔羊戰勝死亡。 And the dead rose from their tombs, 死的人都活過來, And the angels stood in awe, 眾天使敬畏站立, For the souls of all who'd come 凡來到天父面前, To the Father are restored. 所有靈魂都恢復。 Verse 4 And the church of Christ was born, 基督的教會誕生, Then the Spirit lit the flame. 聖靈以烈火點燃; Now this gospel truth of old 這亙古常存真理, Shall not kneel, shall not faint. 不動搖,不衰敗。 By His blood and in His name 藉寶血和祂聖名, In His freedom I am free, 在祂裡面我自由, For the love of Jesus Christ 因耶穌基督的愛, Who has resurrected me. 祂使我得以復活。 Chorus Praise the Father, praise the Son, 讚美父,讚美人子, Praise the Spirit, three in one. 讚美聖靈,三一神。 God of glory, Majesty 榮耀君王 至高神, Praise forever to the King of Kings. 讚美萬王之王到永遠, Praise forever to the King of Kings. 讚美萬王之王到永遠。 ------------------------------------ ✏️ 背景音樂 (Background Music) 🎼〈我們有一故事傳給萬邦〉(“We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations”) 🎼 詞曲|Words and Music by H. 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