Leeland, the Christian rock band, wraps up their album “City of God” with the title track, offering a powerful message about the nature of the Church.
The song uses a simple but effective image: comparing the Church to a city. This “City of God” isn’t a physical place made of bricks and mortar. Instead, it represents the global community of believers, united by their faith. The lyrics talk about this city being built from “every tribe and every tongue,” emphasizing that everyone is welcome.
Leeland reminds listeners that even though the world can be tough, the Church has a special role. By showing love and hope, this “City of God” can be a beacon of light in the darkness. The song ends with a message of encouragement, urging believers to remember their identity as part of something bigger than themselves.
Video: City of God by Leeland
City of God Lyrics by Leeland
I can see the streets of gold in your eyes
Cuz’ heaven touches earth through you and I
Oh it feels like paradise when you smile
Cuz’ heaven touches earth through you and I
Oh heaven touches earth through you and I
We are the City of God
Every tribe and every tongue
Every daughter every son
We are the city of God
We are the temple of the Lord
Habitation of His Love
Now behold thе kingdom come
We are thе city of God
You and I
I pray for every dream inside your heart
I pray for hope to always light the dark
Oh the times they may rough, they may be hard
But Let us not forget who we are
And if you forget who you are
I will remind you
We are the City of God
Every tribe and every tongue
Every daughter every son
We are the city of God
We are the temple of the Lord
Habitation of His Love
Now behold the kingdom come
We are the city of God
Yes we are
You and I, oh
There is a river and streams, make glad the city of God
Everywhere you go the glory goes
Don’t you know that you are a dwelling place
Of the most high God
And if you forget who you are
I won’t let you forget who you are
Cuz’ heaven touches earth
Heaven touches earth
Heaven touches earth though and I, yeah
We are the City of God
Every tribe and every tongue
Every daughter every son
We are the city of God
We are the temple of the Lord
Habitation of His Love
Now behold the kingdom come
We are the city of God
Now behold the kingdom come
We are the city of God
Now behold the kingdom come
We are the city of God
Oh the city of God
Can you see the windows open up over you
Jesus paid the price for your heart
Oh the blood of the Lamb was shed for your life
Come and see, now behold the kingdom come
In the midnight hour
When you’ve got nothing left
My child, Now behold the kingdom come
In your weakness and longest road
Now behold the kingdom come
Those who sob with tears will weep with joy, yes they will
Now behold the kingdom come
Those that hunger and thirst for righteousness
For their hearts will be filled with glory, yeah
Now behold the kingdom come
Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall become the sons of God, yeah
Now behold the kingdom come
Blessed are you when you are persecuted for righteousness sake, oh
Now behold the kingdom come
Now behold the kingdom come, say it again
Now behold the kingdom come, say it again
Now behold the kingdom come
Now behold the kingdom come
Now behold the kingdom come
I pray the kingdom of God open up
Windows of heaven over your heart
Over your mind
For behold our song
Will light up from earth to heaven
Angels ascending and descending
This must be the house of God
This must be the city of God
