Faith Philosophy & Religion
That’s My King by S.M. Lockridge Recited by efrain gomez (audio/video)
There’s this speech that has gained notoriety online and through some Christian church communities called “That’s My King!” written by S.M. Lockridge. There are various versions of the speech that I’ve come across entitled “And the Church Said ‘Amen’” or “You Can Trust Him” as the author/speaker was known to say it many times in different places, including his own church in San Diego. Bishop S.M. Lockridge passed away several years ago, but his words live on as an awesome proclamation of the greatness of Jesus, the King.
I was first inspired by these words when I was 14, when I first read a portion of it, decided to memorize it and recite it at a church service. I have been reciting it ever since. I hope that his words continue to encourage and bless others.
Listen to the original author, S.M. Lockridge, reciting “That’s My King!”- Watch video of the speech I recited on YouTube or Blip.
- Read, download, or print a copy of the speech here or here. Also see below.
- This site is dedicated to the speech and you can find other videos.
Text of the Speech (Similar to the video version)
That’s My King!
S.M. Lockridge
The Bible says my King is a seven-way King: He’s the King of the Jews - that’s a racial King. He’s the King of Israel - that’s a National King. He’s the King of righteousness. He’s the King of the ages. He’s the King of Heaven. He’s the King of glory. He’s the King of kings and He is the Lord of lords. That’s my King!
Well, I wonder… do you know Him? David said “the Heavens declare the glory of God, and the firmament sheweth His handiwork.” My King is a sovereign King; no means of measure can define His limitless love. No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of the shore of His supplies. No barriers can hinder Him from pouring out His blessing. He’s enduringly strong. He’s entirely sincere. He’s eternally steadfast. He’s immortally graceful. He’s imperially powerful. He’s impartially merciful.
Do you know Him? He’s God’s Son. He’s the sinner’s saviour. He’s the centrepiece of civilization. He stands alone in the solitude of Himself. He’s august and He’s unique. He’s unparalleled. He’s unprecedented. He’s the loftiest idea in literature. He’s the highest personality in philosophy. He’s the supreme problem in higher criticism. He’s the fundamental doctrine of true theology. He is the core, the cardinal necessity for a spiritual religion. He is the miracle of the age, and He is the superlative of everything good that you choose to call Him. He’s the only one qualified to be an all-sufficient Savior.
I wonder if you know Him today. He’s the only one able to supply all our needs simultaneously. He supplies strength for the weak. He’s available for the tempted and the tried. He sympathizes and He saves. He guards and he guides. He heals the sick. He cleanses the lepers. He forgives sinners. He discharges debtors. He delivers the captives. He defends the feeble. He blesses the young. He serves the unfortunate. He regards the aged. He rewards the diligent and He purifies the meek. That’s my King.
Do you know Him? Well, my King is the key to knowledge. He’s the wellspring of wisdom. He’s the doorway of deliverance. He’s the pathway of peace. He’s the roadway of righteousness. He’s the highway of holiness. He’s the gateway of glory. That’s my King.
His office is manifold. His promise is sure. His light is matchless. His goodness is limitless. His mercy is everlasting. His love never changes. His Word is enough. His grace is sufficient. His reign is righteous. His yoke is easy and His burden is light. I wish I could describe Him to you . . .but He’s indescribable. He’s God.
He’s incomprehensible. He’s invincible. He’s irresistible. You can’t get Him out of your mind. You can’t get Him off of your hands. You can’t outlive Him and you can’t live without Him. The Pharisees couldn’t stand Him, but they found out they couldn’t stop Him. Pilate couldn’t find any fault in Him. The witnesses couldn’t get their testimonies to agree about Him. Herod couldn’t kill Him. Death couldn’t handle Him and the grave couldn’t hold Him. That’s my King. That’s my King!
Thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory, forever and ever and ever and ever. How long is that? And ever and ever! And when you get through with all of the forever’s, then… Amen! Amen! and Amen!
Praise Him! I’d love to post this at IWitness if possible!
[...] Curry, Jr. at our church, played it for his devotion last Sunday morning and we were again blessed! Efrain Gomez has recited a version of S. M. Lockridge’s message since he was 14, and has done quite a bit [...]