David Haas, (born in 1958 in Bridgeport, Michigan), is an American author a… Read Full Bio ↴David Haas, (born in 1958 in Bridgeport, Michigan), is an American author and composer of liturgical music, primarily for Roman Catholic congregations. He is among the most widely-sung living liturgical composers today.

Haas lives in Eagan, Minnesota where he is the Director of the Emmaus Center for Music, Prayer and Ministry. He is also Campus Minister and Artist in Residence at Benilde-St. Margaret's School in St. Louis Park, Minnesota, where he teaches in the music and theology departments.

Haas has produced over forty original collections and recordings of liturgical music. His music is sung throughout the world and appears in many hymnals of various denominations and languages. His best-known works include sacred songs and hymns, including "Blest Are They", "We Have Been Told", "You Are Mine", "Song of the Body of Christ" and "We Will Rise Again", as well as several Masses, collections of ritual music, and collections of psalm settings and paraphrases.

Christ Will Be Your Light
David Haas Lyrics

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Arise, Arise
Awake, rise up from the dead
Christ will shine
Christ will be your light

Once you were lost in the darkness
Now you are light in the Lord
Live out each day as God's children

Live now as children of light

Light shines forth every beauty
Justice and truth are revealed
Seek the ways of the Lord
Seek the way of life

I am the light of the world
I will make all things new

Follow and you will find light
Follow and live in the light

Overall Meaning

David Haas's song "Christ Will Be Your Light" is a hopeful and inspiring call to action. The opening lines "Arise, Arise, Awake, rise up from the dead" are an energetic wake-up call for the listener to shake off their lethargy and embrace the light of Christ. The subsequent lyrics reassure the listener that with Christ as their light, they will find their way out of the darkness and into the light.

The second verse offers a contrast between the past and present, with the listener having been lost in the darkness before finding their way to the light of Christ. The line "Live out each day as God's children" is an exhortation to the listener to live a life of purpose, knowing that they are now children of light.

The third verse is an exhortation to seek the ways of the Lord, as the light of Christ reveals truth, beauty, and justice. The final lines encourage the listener to follow Christ and find light in their life.

Overall, the lyrics of "Christ Will Be Your Light" are a powerful invitation to embrace the light that comes from following Christ and living a life in accordance with His teachings. It invites the listener to embrace hope and purpose in their daily lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Arise, Arise
Rise up and awaken

Awake, rise up from the dead
Become fully aware of life and live it to the fullest

Christ will shine
Christ will be a beacon in the darkness

Christ will be your light
Christ will guide you towards a better life

Once you were lost in the darkness
You were aimless with no sense of direction

Now you are light in the Lord
Now you have found purpose in your life through Jesus Christ

Live out each day as God's children
Live every day according to God's will

Live now as children of light
Live presently with the hope of eternal life with Christ

Light shines forth every beauty
Light illuminates all things beautiful

Justice and truth are revealed
Both justice and truth are made known through the light of Christ

Seek the ways of the Lord
Strive to live according to God's will