In 2008, after five solo album releases, and nine with Passion, Tomlin made the move from Texas to Atlanta to be a worship leader for Giglio’s new church, Passion City Church, with its first service being held in February of 2009. Tomlin has since released four solo worship albums, two Christmas albums, and one live album.
In 2013, Tomlin’s seventh album Burning Light debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart, becoming only the fourth album by a Christian artist to top that chart, along with Butterfly Kisses (Shades of Grace) by Bob Carlisle, You Light Up My Life by LeeAnn Rimes, both in 1997, and TobyMac's Eye On It in 2012.
Tomlin has recorded some of the most famous songs ever in Christian music, such as How Great Is Our God, Holy Is The Lord, Our God, and Whom Shall I Fear (God of Angel Armies)
Throughout his successful career, Tomlin has won 22 GMA Dove Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, and a Grammy.
Chris Tomlin’s discography: The Noise We Make (2001)Not To Us (2002)Arriving (2004)Live From Austin Music Hall (2005)See The Morning (2006)Hello Love (2008)Glory In The Highest: Christmas Songs of Worship (2009) And If Our God Is For Us… (2010)How Great Is Our God: The Essential Collection (2011)Burning Lights (2013) Love Ran Red (2014)Adore: Christmas Songs of Worship (2015) Never Lose Sight (2016)
He Lives
Chris Tomlin Lyrics
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For us on a cross, He bled and died
And from the cross to an empty grave
He rose to life, He rose to life
He lives reigning in power
He lives, name above all names
Hallelujah now forever
All glory to Him upon the throne
Forever exalted and seated high
The Lamb of God He has overcome!
He is alive, He is alive!
He lives reigning in power
He lives, name above all names
Hallelujah now forever
Hallelujah Christ is risen!
He is risen
And on that day with Him I'll rise
For Christ He lives in me
This life I life no longer mine
For Christ He lives in me
And on that day with Him I'll rise
For Christ He lives in me
This life I life no longer mine
For Christ He lives in me
He lives reigning in power
He lives, name above all names
Hallelujah now forever
Hallelujah Christ is risen
He lives reigning in power
He lives, name above all names
Hallelujah now forever
Hallelujah Christ is risen
The lyrics of Chris Tomlin's song "He Lives" beautifully express the core message of the Christian faith - the death, resurrection, and living presence of Jesus Christ. The song begins by acknowledging the sacrificial act of Jesus coming from heaven to earth and dying on the cross for the redemption of humanity. It highlights the significance of His resurrection and the empty grave as the ultimate proof of His victory over sin and death.
The chorus proclaims the eternal reign and power of Jesus, declaring that His name is above all names. It invites the listeners to join in praising Him forever, with the exclamation of "Hallelujah!" The song emphasizes the significance of Christ's throne, as He is forever exalted and seated high, symbolizing His authority and glory.
The bridge of the song speaks to the personal impact of Christ's resurrection on the believer's life. It declares that because Christ lives in the individual, their life is no longer their own. It points to the hope of rising with Him on the day of His return, emphasizing the intimate relationship between Christ and the believer.
Overall, the lyrics of "He Lives" celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, His eternal power, and the transformative effect He has on the lives of believers.
Line by Line Meaning
From heaven to earth our Savior came
Our Savior came from heaven to earth
For us on a cross, He bled and died
He bled and died on a cross for us
And from the cross to an empty grave
He went from the cross to an empty grave
He rose to life, He rose to life
He came back to life, He came back to life
He lives reigning in power
He is alive and reigning with power
He lives, name above all names
He is alive, and His name is above all other names
Hallelujah now forever
Let us praise Him forever with Hallelujah
Hallelujah Christ is risen!
Praise Christ who has risen!
All glory to Him upon the throne
Give all glory to Him who is seated on the throne
Forever exalted and seated high
He is forever exalted and seated in a high position
The Lamb of God He has overcome!
The Lamb of God has triumphed over all!
He is alive, He is alive!
He is alive, He is alive!
And on that day with Him I'll rise
On that day, I will rise with Him
For Christ He lives in me
Because Christ lives in me
This life I life no longer mine
This life I live is no longer mine
For Christ He lives in me
Because Christ lives in me
He is risen
He has risen
He lives reigning in power
He is alive and reigning with power
He lives, name above all names
He is alive, and His name is above all other names
Hallelujah now forever
Let us praise Him forever with Hallelujah
Hallelujah Christ is risen
Praise Christ who has risen
Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Chris Tomlin, Reuben Morgan, Ben Cantelon, Nick Herbert
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Shirleyni Jayakody
From heaven to earth our Savior came
For us on a cross, He bled and died
And from the cross to an empty grave
He rose to life, He rose to life
He lives reigning in power
He lives, name above all names
Hallelujah now forever
Hallelujah Christ is risen!
All glory to Him upon the throne
Forever exalted and seated high
The Lamb of God He has overcome!
He is alive, He is alive!
He lives reigning in power
He lives, name above all names
Hallelujah now forever
Hallelujah Christ is risen!
He is risen
And on that day with Him I'll rise
For Christ He lives in me
This life I life no longer mine
For Christ He lives in me
And on that day with Him I'll rise
For Christ He lives in me
This life I life no longer mine
For Christ He lives in me
He lives reigning in power
He lives, name above all names
Hallelujah now forever
Hallelujah Christ is risen
He lives reigning in power
He lives, name above all names
Hallelujah now forever
Hallelujah Christ is risen
Regina Warren
Hallelujah ! Christ lives... He Lives in me.. Thank You Jesus for your Resurrection 🙌👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌
Vineetha Viswambharan
He is risen!!! Our king is alive.. Love You Jesus😍
Carlos Rodriguez
Thank you Lord, be exalted, because you live and We can live for you, for your grace...
lee dkhar
He is alive forever...yes I can feel it!!
angie
I've have fallen in love with this song! 🙏🏼💖 Listening to it often.. THANKS BE TO GOD ALONE!! ALL GLORY TO GOD ALONE...NOONE shares in HIS INFINITE GLORY! 🙏🏼💖📖🐑🌟🕊️⚔️✨
HE LIVES REIGNING IN POWER, HE LIVES, NAME ABOVE ALL NAMES!! ✨⚔️🕊️
Diane Zak
What a BEAUTIFUL song in preparation of celebrating Easter Sunday in 3 days! Thank you so much 🙏
Mauricio Cristales
May God continue blessing Chris Tomlin with such a Great songs!! He lives reigning in power, Name above all names..
Aji Bang
May God continue to use your songs to encourage and bless everyone.
leena Calatin
All glory to GOD❤️ yesss he lives in our hearts!!!❤️❤️❤️
Shirleyni Jayakody
From heaven to earth our Savior came
For us on a cross, He bled and died
And from the cross to an empty grave
He rose to life, He rose to life
He lives reigning in power
He lives, name above all names
Hallelujah now forever
Hallelujah Christ is risen!
All glory to Him upon the throne
Forever exalted and seated high
The Lamb of God He has overcome!
He is alive, He is alive!
He lives reigning in power
He lives, name above all names
Hallelujah now forever
Hallelujah Christ is risen!
He is risen
And on that day with Him I'll rise
For Christ He lives in me
This life I life no longer mine
For Christ He lives in me
And on that day with Him I'll rise
For Christ He lives in me
This life I life no longer mine
For Christ He lives in me
He lives reigning in power
He lives, name above all names
Hallelujah now forever
Hallelujah Christ is risen
He lives reigning in power
He lives, name above all names
Hallelujah now forever
Hallelujah Christ is risen