“Yours is the mighty power and glory and victory and majesty. Everything in the heavens and earth is yours, O Lord, and this is your kingdom. We adore you as being in control of everything.” 1 Chronicles 29:11
By Shannon Pederson
Dr. Jack Hayford, a talented Bible teacher and songwriter, was for many years pastor of the famed Church On The Way in Van Nuys, California. In 1977, he and Mrs. Hayford traveled to England for a two-week visit. It was the year of the silver anniversary of the coronation of Elizabeth II as Queen of England. The celebrating and the spirit of enthusiasm of the English people, coupled with the great historical significance of that Kingdom, made those two weeks a very special and exciting time for the Hayfords.
Dr. Hayford reports that he was completely caught up in the emotion of the occasion. As he walked among the people he sensed a feeling of grandeur and nobility. And yet, as he looked about he sensed that even though individuals are greatly responsible for the course of man’s existence on this earth, there is a greater power, the one who is the author of our destiny. While visiting the Blenheim Palace in the countryside of England, the song Majesty came into being. This palace was the place of Winston Churchill’s birth. Both Churchill and the song are well known and loved around the world.
As they stood on those magnificent, historic grounds, Dr. Hayford said to his wife, Anna, “Honey, I can hardly describe to you all the things, which this setting evokes in me. There is something of majesty in all this.”
As he talked to her of how Christ wants to exercise his kingdom authority in our lives and our activities, that one word seemed to continually charge to the forefront: MAJESTY! As he observed those things there came to his mind a feeling that Christ wants his church to have a sense of loyalty and fellowship, because he must be our guide in good times and bad.
As the Hayfords pulled themselves from that regal palace and drove away, Dr. Hayford asked his wife to take a notebook and write down some thoughts that were coming to him. He then began to dictate the lyrics, the key, and the timing to a song. Because of this, she still laughingly insists that she "wrote" the song Majesty”
Dr. Jack Hayford, a talented Bible teacher and songwriter, was for many years pastor of the famed Church On The Way in Van Nuys, California. In 1977, he and Mrs. Hayford traveled to England for a two-week visit. It was the year of the silver anniversary of the coronation of Elizabeth II as Queen of England. The celebrating and the spirit of enthusiasm of the English people, coupled with the great historical significance of that Kingdom, made those two weeks a very special and exciting time for the Hayfords.
Dr. Hayford reports that he was completely caught up in the emotion of the occasion. As he walked among the people he sensed a feeling of grandeur and nobility. And yet, as he looked about he sensed that even though individuals are greatly responsible for the course of man’s existence on this earth, there is a greater power, the one who is the author of our destiny. While visiting the Blenheim Palace in the countryside of England, the song Majesty came into being. This palace was the place of Winston Churchill’s birth. Both Churchill and the song are well known and loved around the world.
As they stood on those magnificent, historic grounds, Dr. Hayford said to his wife, Anna, “Honey, I can hardly describe to you all the things, which this setting evokes in me. There is something of majesty in all this.”
As he talked to her of how Christ wants to exercise his kingdom authority in our lives and our activities, that one word seemed to continually charge to the forefront: MAJESTY! As he observed those things there came to his mind a feeling that Christ wants his church to have a sense of loyalty and fellowship, because he must be our guide in good times and bad.
As the Hayfords pulled themselves from that regal palace and drove away, Dr. Hayford asked his wife to take a notebook and write down some thoughts that were coming to him. He then began to dictate the lyrics, the key, and the timing to a song. Because of this, she still laughingly insists that she "wrote" the song Majesty”
Majesty, worship His Majesty!
Unto Jesus be all glory, honor and praise.
Majesty, Kingdom authority,
Flows from His throne, unto His own,
His anthem raise.
So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus.
Magnify, come glorify, Christ Jesus the King.
Majesty, worship His Majesty,
Jesus who died, now glorified,
King of all kings.
Unto Jesus be all glory, honor and praise.
Majesty, Kingdom authority,
Flows from His throne, unto His own,
His anthem raise.
So exalt, lift up on high the name of Jesus.
Magnify, come glorify, Christ Jesus the King.
Majesty, worship His Majesty,
Jesus who died, now glorified,
King of all kings.
“Who else is like the Lord among the gods? Who is glorious in holiness like him? Who is so awesome in splendor, A wonder-working God?” Exodus 15:11