I've Heard the King

By Grant Colfax Tullar

Lyrics

1. I've heard the King!The King of heaven!
Nor can I e'er forget the music of His voice.
I've heard the King! His call I've answered.
I've made the King of heav'n my everlasting choice.

Refrain:
He came to me, and with Him came a blessing.
He spoke to me, and glory filled my soul;
His voice I heard, so charming and so wondrous.
I've heard the King, and hearing am made whole.

2. I've heard the King! The King of glory;
For whom my heart's door opened wide and He came in.
I've heard the King! O, blessed hearing,
His voice spoke peace and pardon for my guilt and sin.

3. I've heard the King! O, had I missed Him,
My life forevermore could not regain the loss.
From heav'n He came, the world to ransom,
And this He did one day on Calv'ry's cruel cross.

4. I've heard the King! and now I'm telling
To all the world the gospel of undying love,
That others too may catch the music
His voice can bring, and find their way to heav'n above.

Bible Reference

John 10:27

About This Hymn

“I’ve Heard the King” by Grant Colfax Tullar is a hymn of joyful testimony, expressing the glad assurance that comes from personally knowing Christ. Written in 1898, the hymn reflects the believer’s confidence in hearing the voice of the Savior and experiencing the peace and hope that only He can give. Tullar, a Methodist evangelist and hymn writer, had a strong gift for writing songs that centered on Christian experience, and this hymn captures the joy of salvation in a deeply personal way.

The hymn emphasizes the life-changing truth that when one hears the King’s voice, life is no longer the same. It celebrates not only the moment of salvation but also the ongoing relationship between Christ and the believer. Each stanza builds on the theme of joy, assurance, and the promise of eternal life, offering comfort and strength to Christians who sing it in worship.

Through simple yet powerful words, Tullar points the singer to the joy of hearing Christ’s call and responding in faith. The biblical foundation of John 10:27 reinforces the believer’s intimate relationship with Jesus as the Good Shepherd who calls His own by name. This hymn has continued to bless congregations by reminding them that to hear the King is to enter into an everlasting fellowship of love, peace, and joy.

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