1. Christ is our King, let the whole world rejoice!
Hymn 42
Christ is our King, let the whole world rejoice!

2. Christ is our King, let the whole world rejoice!
May all the nations sing out with one voice!
Light of the world, you have helped us to see
that all men are brothers and all men one day will be free.

3. 1
He came to open the eyes of the blind,
letting the sunlight pour into their minds.
Vision is waiting for those who have hope.
He is the light of the world.

4. Christ is our King, let the whole world rejoice!
May all the nations sing out with one voice!
Light of the world, you have helped us to see
that all men are brothers and all men one day will be free.

5. 2
He came to speak tender words to the poor,
he is the gateway and he is the door.
Riches are waiting for all those who hope.
He is the light of the world.

6. Christ is our King, let the whole world rejoice!
May all the nations sing out with one voice!
Light of the world, you have helped us to see
that all men are brothers and all men one day will be free.

7. 3
He came to open the doors of the gaol,
he came to help the downtrodden and frail.
Freedom is waiting for all those who hope.
He is the light of the world.

8. Christ is our King, let the whole world rejoice!
May all the nations sing out with one voice!
Light of the world, you have helped us to see
that all men are brothers and all men one day will be free.

9. 4
He came to open the lips of the mute,
letting them speak out with courage and truth.
His words are uttered by all those who hope.
He is the light of the world.

10. Christ is our King, let the whole world rejoice!
May all the nations sing out with one voice!
Light of the world, you have helped us to see
that all men are brothers and all men one day will be free.

11. 5
He came to heal all the crippled and lame,
sickness took flight at the sound of his name.
Vigour is waiting for all those who hope.
He is the light of the world.

12. Christ is our King, let the whole world rejoice!
May all the nations sing out with one voice!
Light of the world, you have helped us to see
that all men are brothers and all men one day will be free.

13. 6
He came to love everyone on this earth,
and through his Spirit he promised rebirth.
New life is waiting for all those who hope.
He is the light of the world.

14. Christ is our King, let the whole world rejoice!
May all the nations sing out with one voice!
Light of the world, you have helped us to see
that all men are brothers and all men one day will be free.
Estelle White