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Bow The Knee

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[Verse 1]
CWhat a privilege to G/Bcome into Gods Fpresence,
Just to Clinger with the G/Bone who set me Ffree.
AAs I Dmlift my eyes and Am/Csee his awesome G/Bglory,
I reF/Amember who he Gis and bow the Cknee.
[Chorus]
Bow the Amknee, bow the Am/Gknee,
He is FKing of all the Gages
Bow the Cknee.
G/BGod aAmlone, on his Emthrone,
See him Fhigh and lifted Dmup
And bow the Gsusknee.G  Dm  G  
[Post-Chorus]
Kneel befCore Him, all aG/Bdore Him,
As you F/Alive to love Him Gmore, bow the Cknee.
[Verse 2]
In his Chand He holds the G/Bpower of creFation,
With his Cvoice He spoke and G/Ball things came to Fbe.
AYet He hDmears each simple Amprayer I bring beG/Bfore Him,
When I F/Ahumbly seek His Gface and bow the Cknee.
[Chorus]
Bow the Amknee, bow the Am/Gknee,
He is FKing of all the Gages
bow the Cknee.
G/BGod aAmlone, on his Emthrone,
see him Fhigh and lifted Dmup
and bow the Gsusknee.G  Dm  G  
[Post-Chorus]
Kneel befCore Him, all aG/Bdore Him,
As you F/Alive to love Him Gmore, bow the Cknee.
[Chorus]
Bow the Amknee, bow the Am/Gknee,
He is FKing of all the Gages
bow the kCnee.
G/BGod aAmlone, on his Emthrone,
see him Fhigh and lifted Dmup
and bow the Gsusknee.G  Dm  G  
[Post-Chorus]
Kneel befCore Him, all aG/Bdore Him,
As you F/Alive to love Him Gmore, bow the Cknee.
[Coda]
Bow the Amknee, bow the Fknee.G  C  

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The story behind the song

"Bow The Knee" captures a feeling of humble reverence, inviting listeners into a sacred space to seek God's presence. It speaks to the privilege of coming before the divine, seeing Him "high and lifted up" as one kneels in devotion. Ron Hamilton, also known as "Patch the Pirate," was a prolific Christian musician, composer, and preacher, who published hundreds of songs and hymns through Majesty Music. This song reflects the deep spiritual themes central to his work, offering a moment of quiet worship and surrender.

AI-written from these sources:Ron Hamilton (musician) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Bow The Knee

Bow The Knee

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Bow The Knee

by Ron Hamilton

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Chords in this song · guitar

G/B

Am/C

F/A

Am/G

Gsus

[Verse 1]

C G/B F

What a privilege to come into Gods presence,

C G/B F

Just to linger with the one who set me free.

A Dm Am/C G/B

As I lift my eyes and see his awesome glory,

F/A G C

I remember who he is and bow the knee.

[Chorus]

Am Am/G

Bow the knee, bow the knee,

F G

He is King of all the ages

Bow the knee.

G/B Am Em

God alone, on his throne,

F Dm

See him high and lifted up

Gsus G Dm G

And bow the knee.

[Post-Chorus]

C G/B

Kneel before Him, all adore Him,

F/A G C

As you live to love Him more, bow the knee.

[Verse 2]

C G/B F

In his hand He holds the power of creation,

C G/B F

With his voice He spoke and all things came to be.

A Dm Am G/B

Yet He hears each simple prayer I bring before Him,

F/A G C

When I humbly seek His face and bow the knee.

[Chorus]

Am Am/G

Bow the knee, bow the knee,

F G

He is King of all the ages

bow the knee.

G/B Am Em

God alone, on his throne,

F Dm

see him high and lifted up

Gsus G Dm G

and bow the knee.

[Post-Chorus]

C G/B

Kneel before Him, all adore Him,

F/A G C

As you live to love Him more, bow the knee.

[Chorus]

Am Am/G

Bow the knee, bow the knee,

F G

He is King of all the ages

bow the knee.

G/B Am Em

God alone, on his throne,

F Dm

see him high and lifted up

Gsus G Dm G

and bow the knee.

[Post-Chorus]

C G/B

Kneel before Him, all adore Him,

F/A G C

As you live to love Him more, bow the knee.

[Coda]

Am F G C

Bow the knee, bow the knee.

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