Hay Un Rey
Toma Tu Lugar
Proclaiming the Sovereignty of Christ in 'Hay Un Rey'
The song 'Hay Un Rey' by Toma Tu Lugar is a worship anthem that centers on the proclamation of Jesus Christ as the reigning king. The lyrics are simple yet profound, repeating the declaration that there is a king, Christ the King, and inviting Him to govern the singer's home and extend His kingdom to the city. This repetition serves to emphasize the importance of Christ's sovereignty in the life of the believer and in the world.
The phrase 'Cristo ven gobierna mi hogar' translates to 'Christ come govern my home,' which is a personal plea for Jesus to take control and be the guiding force in the singer's life. The extension of this plea to 'Venga tu reino en la ciudad' or 'Let your kingdom come to the city' indicates a desire for Christ's influence to spread beyond the personal sphere into the wider community. The song reflects a yearning for spiritual revival and transformation at both the individual and societal levels.
The latter part of the song shifts to a vision of universal recognition of Christ's lordship, with 'Y todo ojo te verá, toda lengua cantará' meaning 'And every eye will see you, every tongue will sing.' This is a reference to the biblical prophecy that one day every person will acknowledge Jesus as Lord. The song concludes with a series of 'Santo, santo, santo Dios poderoso' or 'Holy, holy, holy Almighty God,' echoing the worship seen in the book of Revelation and reinforcing the theme of divine majesty and worship.