Our Lord Jesus Christ, the King of the Universe
~Ginny Ambrose
During my years as a pastoral musician I’ve had the
wonderful opportunity to meet many talented musicians.
One such musician is singer, songwriter, Allison Waldrop. I
met Allison in 1995 when we both worked for the Steel
City Medjugorie Convention which was held in Pittsburgh.
Her music was both contemplative and passionate,
moving listeners to greater spiritual depth and love for
God. I had the privilege of working with her when she did a
mini “music-mission’ with me for the youth of my parish.
One of the songs we used was her beautiful and moving,
“King Jesus, I Love You”. Each year I play this song on the
Feast of Christ, the King, and this year is no exception.
Since this song always draws comment, I thought it would
be ok with Allison if I printed the text of the lyrics for our
parishioners:
King Jesus, I Love You
King Jesus, I love you. Redeemer, I praise you.
You are the Morningstar, the great “I AM”,
the Shepherd of my heart.
King Jesus, I love you, Redeemer, I praise you.
You are the Great High Priest, the Hope of Glory,
The Healer of my soul.
I stand in awe of your presence,
being given the heart of a child.
I wonder in your majesty
and walk in the comfort of your light.
In the company of angels and saints,
I give you endless praise.
May your name be forever exalted,
as your glory shines forever more!
