A Song of Jubilation — Jehovah Reigns as Eternal King
1. The Triumph Behind the Song
The inspiration for “A Song of Jubilation” comes from the victory at the Red Sea in Exodus 15 — a moment when Jehovah’s people sang their first recorded song of praise.
“Sing to Jehovah, for He has become highly exalted.
The horse and its rider He has thrown into the sea.” — Exodus 15:1
This ancient victory song becomes a timeless symbol of deliverance — a reminder that no obstacle, no “sea” in our path, is greater than Jehovah’s power.
2. The Message — Deliverance and Declaration
“Go up the mountain, the news proclaim.”
This lyric draws from Isaiah 40:9, where Jehovah’s people are told to lift up their voice with strength and announce the good news:
“Here is your God!”
It’s both a call to courage and to proclamation — to speak openly of the One who brings peace and freedom to all mankind.
3. The Bridge — Prophecy Fulfilled
“Rough ground made level, the paths made plain.”
These words echo Isaiah 40:4, pointing to a world where injustice and oppression are removed, and every barrier to peace is gone.
When the chorus returns, it bursts with joy —
“Let every valley be lifted high!” —
the sound of all creation responding to divine renewal.
4. The Eternal Reign
“Jehovah reigns—eternal King!”
This final proclamation ties back to Revelation 11:15:
“The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will rule as King forever and ever.”
Through this song, we’re invited to look beyond the present storm and glimpse the radiant horizon of Jehovah’s Kingdom — where all creation joins in jubilant song.
5. Reflection
When you listen to A Song of Jubilation, imagine standing on the shore after deliverance — the sea calm behind you, the dawn breaking before you.
It’s the song of the redeemed — voices rising in harmony to proclaim:
“Here is our God—who sets us free!”
6. Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Sing to Jehovah, His power displayed,
Horse and his rider were tossed under waves.
Though we were trapped, our God revealed,
He is our refuge, our strength and shield.
[Chorus]
Let every valley be lifted high,
Mountains and hills now bow to the sky.
Raise up your voice, let the nations see,
“Here is our God—who sets us free!”
[Verse 2]
Go up the mountain, the news proclaim,
Lift up your voices in Jehovah’s name.
Fear not to tell what He has done,
He’s our King of kings—His reign’s begun!
[Chorus]
Let every valley be lifted high,
Mountains and hills now bow to the sky.
Raise up your voice, let the nations see,
“Here is our God—who sets us free!”
[Bridge]
Rough ground made level, the paths made plain,
All flesh will see His glorious reign.
From sea to sea, His praise will ring,
Jehovah reigns—eternal King!
[Chorus]
Let every valley be lifted high,
Mountains and hills now bow to the sky.
Raise up your voice, let the nations see,
“Here is our God—who sets us free!”
