A choir of immensely talented vocalists gives a dazzling rendition of a song praising the Lord for his mighty and unending love and power.
Artists, in order to produce their works, often have a variety of tools at their disposal. Filmmakers use cameras, microphones and actors. Sculptors use chisels and knives to achieve their desired outcome. Painters, of course, have paint, several brushes and a canvas.
Musicians may have the most devices available to create their specified sound. Instruments come in many shapes, sizes and formats. There is even an entire classification of instruments. But the most stunning instrument is the one created by God Himself, the human voice.
In a clip posted on YouTube, The Academy Singers, in a beautiful and vacant church, turn in a stunning a cappella performance of “King of Kings.”
The short clip opens with the choir members standing on either side of the church’s center aisle, snapping and singing along together. The camera pushes forward, up toward the front of the church. A young lady, before the camera reaches the front of the church, steps out and plants herself in the center of the aisle.
She beautifully sings the track’s opening verse about Christ’s coming to a lost and dying world to save a people who had no hope and no future. The first verse perfectly articulates the poor, wretched shape of the world and how Christ, in His mercy, came to be a willing sacrifice for all mankind.
The song’s chorus is, understandably, one of praise for all Christ did for man, giving and bringing hope to a lost and dying world.
“Praise the Father, praise the Son
Praise the Spirit, three in one
God of glory, Majesty
Praise forever to the King of Kings”
The rest of the video is essentially a demonstration of expert-level a cappella singing as the young performers praise Christ for His love, mercy and sacrifice.
Isaiah 9:6 “For to us a child has come, to us a son is given; and the government has been placed in his hands; and he has been named Wise Guide, Strong God, Father Forever, Prince of Peace.”