Verse 1

There's a reason
We're not shaken by
The headlines of the day

Verse 2

There's a reason
We keep praising when we see
The darkness rage
'Cause we know by faith

Chorus

The government is resting on His shoulders
The government is resting on His shoulders
Jesus the name above all others
The government is resting on His shoulders

Verse 3

There's a reason
We are sure that every wrong
Will be made right

Verse 4

For the kingdom
Is the only one
That stands for all of time
For all of time

Chorus

The government is resting on His shoulders
The government is resting on His shoulders
Jesus the name above all others
The government is resting on His shoulders

Bridge

Wonderful Counsellor
Mighty God Everlasting Father
Prince of Peace Immanuel
We call on Your name

Chorus

The government is resting on His shoulders
The government is resting on His shoulders
Jesus the name above all others
The government is resting on His shoulders

Bridge

Wonderful Counsellor
Mighty God Everlasting Father
Prince of Peace Immanuel
We call on Your name

Chorus

The government is resting on His shoulders
The government is resting on His shoulders
Jesus the name above all others
The government is resting on His shoulders