“Trading Earthly Crowns for Heavenly Glory”

In a world where success often means climbing to the top and claiming our crowns, Josh Baldwin’s song, “Crowns Down,” offers a refreshing perspective: sometimes, we need to lay down our earthly thrones to receive something far greater – a spiritual crown from God Himself.

In our quest for recognition and power, we can get caught up in the race to build our own kingdoms, seeking validation from others and chasing after temporary symbols of success. But Baldwin’s message reminds us that true fulfillment comes from surrendering our ambitions and desires to God.

This concept isn’t new; it echoes the teachings of Jesus Christ, who showed us the path to greatness through humility and selflessness. By sacrificing himself on the cross, Jesus exemplified that true glory comes from serving others and obeying God’s will.

As followers of Christ, we’re called to follow his example. This means shifting our focus from ourselves to God, and from earthly achievements to heavenly treasures. It’s a humbling realization that we don’t deserve God’s grace, yet it’s freely given to us through Jesus’ sacrifice.

So, let’s make the choice to trade our fleeting earthly crowns for the eternal crown of righteousness, life, and glory that God offers. By surrendering our crowns, we become heirs to God’s kingdom, crowned not by our own merit, but by His infinite love and grace.

Lyrics

Enthroned in glory, my Savior King
Your lovingkindness has welcomed me
Though I’m unworthy of majesty
You wrap the lowly in royalty

Oh I will lay my crowns down at Your feet
You are holy, holy
And I will give my life as an offering
You are worthy, so worthy God
Oh-oh-oh

Here at Your altar to seek Your face
Broken and poured out without restraint
In full abandon before my King
Here I surrender my everything

Oh I will lay my crowns down at Your feet
You are holy, holy
And I will give my life as an offering
You are worthy, so worthy

Oh I will lay my crowns down at Your feet
You are holy, holy
And I will give my life as an offering
You are worthy, so worthy Lord

Oh-oh so worthy Lord
Oh worthy are You Lord
Mmm

And holy, holy, holy
Is the Lamb upon the throne
We join with all of heaven
In the everlasting song

Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lamb upon the throne
We join with all of heaven
In the everlasting song
Come on every voice

Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lamb upon the throne
We join with all of heaven
In the everlasting song
One more time

Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lamb upon the throne
We join with all of heaven
In the everlasting song

And I will lay my crowns down at Your feet
You are holy, holy
And I will give my life as an offering
You are worthy, so worthy

Oh I will (Lay my crowns down)
Lay my crowns at Your feet
Yeah You are holy, holy
And I will give my life as an offering
Yeah

Holy, holy, holy
Is the Lamb upon the throne
Join with all of heaven
In the everlasting song

We sing holy, holy, holy
Is the Lamb upon the throne
Join with all of heaven
In the everlasting song
Oh

We sing holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy is the Lord

Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy is the Lord
Come on lift it up

Singing holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy is the Lord

We sing holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, yeah we join with the angels

Singing holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy is the Lord

We sing holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy is the Lord

Hey oh-oh-oh
Holy are You
Holy are You God
There’s no one like You
No one, no one like You
Holy
Holy, holy

Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy is the Lord

We cry holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Holy is the Lord