Gospel of the Kingdom (Jazz Bossa Psalm) AIPROBAT v.1

[Intro] (yeah) Soft piano in the stillness of the night Bass is walking, drums are breathing light Word is rising like a quiet flame Calling out the nations in His name [A Section] Why do the nations chase illusions, Lost in a restless, empty dream? Why do the rulers plot confusion, Joining in a dark, rebellious scheme? Kings of the earth are making choices, Marching with pride against the Lord, Raising their loud accusing voices, Breaking every holy, ancient cord. [B Section] (oh Lord) They say, "We’ll cast off every boundary, Shake off the weight of holy ways. We’ll build our glory, take the crown now, Live for our own and not His praise." But in the heavens God is watching, Laughing at all their brittle pride; When He arises in His thunder, Every hidden heart will run and hide. [Solo Section] [scat and sax improv over bossa groove] (da-da, da-ba-da, Lord) (yeah, yeah) [C Section] Then speaks the Lord with holy thunder, Shaking the mountains, shaking kings: "I set My King on Zion’s hilltop, Over the earth His mercy sings. You are My Son, My Chosen Firstborn, Ask and the nations will be Thine; All of the peoples, all their borders, Kneel before Your everlasting shine." [D Section] Now, rulers, listen, hearts awaken, See how your foolish plans turn vain. Serve Him with trembling, holy reverence, Turn to His kindness in your pain. Kiss now the Son, embrace His mercy, Lay down your pride and crooked way; For in His shelter rests His people, Blessed are all who trust today. [Outro] (oh, blessed are the ones) Blessed are the hearts that trust Him, Waiting on goodness from His hand; Walking in grace and gospel freedom, Till every tongue and tribe will understand. Soft piano, fading into nightfall, Saxophones whisper low and warm; Hope of the gospel keeps on singing, Love of the King outrides the storm. (yeah, yeah) [Fade End]