Celebrate
Fred Hammond Lyrics
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(I know He lives)
Woah
(I believe He lives)
Woah
(I'm sure He lives)
Woah
(I'm sure He lives)
How ya'll doin' today?
(I know He lives)
The Savior lives
(The Savior lives)
Woah
It's time to celebrate the Savior and His worth
Let's shout because we know, He lives and we are served
His love has set us free our enemies defeated
If it means you would be, come on and lift up your hands
Everybody lift your hands if you know that Jesus is worthy
Open up and give Him praise let's do it in a hurry
If you love Him let's glorify in the song and in the dance
To know the Savior lives come on and lift up your hands
To understand just why we praise, let me tell you how it all went down
The news spread so very fast, people came from miles around
This would be the day Christ would be crucified
He took His last breath, He hung His head and He died
They took my Savior down from off that rugged cross
They laid Him in a tomb it seemed all hope was truly lost
But the third day came along and brought the rhythm of life
The stone was rolled away, an Angel proudly proclaimed
(He lives, He lives)
He lives
Christ is risen
(Christ is risen just like He said)
Our Lord and Savior
(The Lord and Savior is no longer dead)
Rejoice and celebrate He lives He lives Jesus is alive
Everybody lift your hands if you know that Jesus is worthy
Open up and give Him praise let's do it in a hurry
If you love Him let's glorify in the song and in the dance
To know the Savior lives come on and lift up your hands
Everybody lift your hands if you know that Jesus is worthy
Open up and give Him praise let's do it in a hurry
If you love Him let's glorify in the song and in the dance
We know the Savior lives come on and lift up your hands
(He lives, He lives)
He lives, He lives
Christ is risen just like He said
(Christ is risen just like He said)
Our Lord and Savior
(The Lord and Savior is no longer dead)
Rejoice and celebrate He lives He lives Jesus is alive
He lives, He lives
(He lives, He lives)
The Savior is risen just like He said
(Christ is risen just like He said)
Christ the Lord is no longer dead
(The Lord and Savior is no longer dead)
Rejoice and celebrate He lives He lives Jesus is alive
He lives, He lives
(He lives, He lives)
Christ is risen just like He said
(Christ is risen just like He said)
The Lord and Savior is no longer dead
(The Lord and Savior is no longer dead)
Rejoice and celebrate He lives He lives Jesus is alive
The song "Celebrate" by Fred Hammond is an upbeat gospel song that urges listeners to lift their hands and celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The opening lines of the song declare the singer's undeniable belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which forms the basis of Christian faith. The song encourages listeners to join in and lift their voices in praise and worship to Jesus Christ as the savior who has defeated their enemies and set them free. The chorus repeats the call to celebrate Jesus Christ, exhorting listeners to lift their hands and give Him praise, glory, and honor.
The second verse of the song narrates the events leading up to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Christ was crucified and buried, and it seemed that all hope was lost. Yet on the third day, Christ rose from the dead, and the stone sealing the tomb was rolled away. An angel proclaimed the good news to the world, and the song calls for rejoicing and celebration because Jesus Christ is alive.
Overall, "Celebrate" is a vibrant and joyful song that lifts up the name of Jesus Christ and celebrates his resurrection from the dead. The song reminds listeners of the core tenets of Christian faith and encourages them to express their adoration and gratitude to Jesus Christ in song and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Woah
Expressing amazement at the reality of Jesus' resurrection
(I know He lives)
Confident in the knowledge that Jesus is alive
(I believe He lives)
Believing wholeheartedly in the resurrection of Jesus
(I'm sure He lives)
Absolutely certain that Jesus is alive
How ya'll doin' today?
Friendly greeting to the audience
(The Savior lives)
Acknowledging the truth that Jesus has risen from the dead
It's time to celebrate the Savior and His worth
Recognizing the significance of Jesus' resurrection and honoring Him
Let's shout because we know, He lives and we are served
Expressing joy and gratitude for the fact that Jesus is alive and has saved us
His love has set us free our enemies defeated
Celebrating the power of God's love, which has delivered us from sin and death
If it means you would be, come on and lift up your hands
Encouraging the audience to express their worship physically
Everybody lift your hands if you know that Jesus is worthy
Calling on the audience to give honor and praise to Jesus
Open up and give Him praise let's do it in a hurry
Urging the audience to worship Jesus fervently and with enthusiasm
If you love Him let's glorify in the song and in the dance
Encouraging the audience to express their love for Jesus through music and dance
To know the Savior lives come on and lift up your hands
Inviting the audience to join in celebrating Jesus' resurrection
To understand just why we praise, let me tell you how it all went down
Explaining the historical context and significance of Jesus' resurrection
The news spread so very fast, people came from miles around
Describing the widespread impact of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection
This would be the day Christ would be crucified
Referencing the day of Jesus' crucifixion
He took His last breath, He hung His head and He died
Depicting the moment of Jesus' death on the cross
They took my Savior down from off that rugged cross
Describing the aftermath of Jesus' death
They laid Him in a tomb it seemed all hope was truly lost
Highlighting the despair felt by Jesus' followers after His death
But the third day came along and brought the rhythm of life
Describing the moment of Jesus' resurrection as a renewal of life
The stone was rolled away, an Angel proudly proclaimed
Depicting the dramatic moment of Jesus' resurrection
Rejoice and celebrate He lives He lives Jesus is alive
Encouraging joyful and celebratory worship in response to Jesus' resurrection
The Savior is risen just like He said
Affirming Jesus' own predictions of His resurrection
Christ the Lord is no longer dead
Declaring the power and significance of Jesus' resurrection
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: DONALD L. LAWRENCE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Gatekeeperaquatic
Here’s mine; In 2004 I was in a car accident with a drunk driver I went into a coma woke up in a black room of nothingness for what felt like 10 minutes although I had no concept of time. I looked up and saw a angel with wings descending down with a smirk on his face while he stuck out his hand. I grabbed it and we started to fly above the earth into space we flew for so long that I fell asleep or passed out. I woke up and I was standing on top of the clouds looking at miles and miles of clouds. There was nothing else except for a gold door that had gemstones and Jewels embedded in the door. I opened it and I saw the figure of a man shrouded in the light which was Jesus and two angels standing on either side pointing directly at the door I came in, I looked behind God (Jesus) and these angels and saw my grandfather who died three years before at a temple praying. I went back through the door and woke up in the hospital. So yes Jesus Christ is Real and the Bible is true.
@ezzy2h324
🙏 AMEN
@melvinyuliani
Angels do not look like human infact they are actually quiet scary looking
@debbieg217
@Gatekeeper Aquatic, WOW, that is amazing! Praise the Lord🙌 How long were you in a coma?
@aggabus
Smirk ?
@stephaniesharp7371
Wow! I'm speechless. Thanks for sharing!
@Mp25DIII
My wife went into labor with our twin daughters at 23 weeks in 2004, gave birth, and with the prayers of many and the grace of God they pulled through and are both 18 & healthy today. I remember at one particular low point after a doctor told us the girls wouldn't survive childbirth, I heard this song on the radio & it picked me up off the ground. Thanks to Jesus & thank you for this incredible song Mr. Hammond!
@williambridge9521
Whenever this jam comes on, I put in my best dance work 🕺🏾
@GospelMusicMix01
I'm 78 days sober. My chains are gone. I've been set free from my addiction. Thank you lord.
@carmencitadavis9043
Praise God 🙏🏼🙏🏼