Arise My Soul Arise
The Wilds Lyrics
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The bleeding Sacrifice in my behalf appears:
Before the Throne, my Surety stands,
Before the Throne, my Surety stands.
My name is written on his hands.
My name is written on his hands.
Five bleeding wounds He bears, received on Calvary,
"Forgive him, O forgive," they cry,
"Forgive him, O forgive," they cry,
"Nor let that ransomed sinner die,
Nor let that ransomed sinner die."
My God is reconciled, His par'ning voice I hear;
He owns me for His child, I can no longer fear;
With confidence I now draw nigh,
With confidence I now draw nigh,
And "Father, Abba, Father," cry.
Arise, my soul, arise!
And "Father, Abba, Father," cry.
Arise, my soul, arise.
The Wilds's song "Arise, My Soul, Arise" is a call to every Christian to awaken from their slumber and shake off their guilty fears, in response to the sacrifice that Christ made on their behalf on the cross. The lyrics remind the listener that Christ stood as their surety before the throne of God, and that their name is written on His hands. The song goes on to describe the five bleeding wounds that Christ bears, wounds that serve as the ultimate intercessory prayer on behalf of sinners, pleading for their forgiveness and salvation.
The lyrics then remind the listener that God is reconciled to them and that they need no longer fear, as they can draw near with confidence, declaring "Father, Abba, Father" as their own. This song is an invitation to every Christian, no matter how burdened or ashamed they might feel, to come before the throne of grace with trust and boldness. Throughout the lyrics, the song emphasizes the power of Christ's sacrifice and the amazing grace of God that allows believers to find forgiveness and draw near to Him.
Line by Line Meaning
Arise, my soul, arise, shake off thy guilty fears:
Wake up, my inner being, and rid yourself of the shame that plagues you:
The bleeding Sacrifice in my behalf appears:
The Savior who gave His life for me stands in my place:
Before the Throne, my Surety stands,
My advocate, Jesus, stands boldly before the judgment seat of God,
My name is written on his hands.
My identity as His redeemed is permanently engraved on His scarred hands.
Five bleeding wounds He bears, received on Calvary,
Christ carried the marks of His sacrifice, with five wounds inflicted on Calvary.
They pour effectual prayers, they strongly plead for me:
His wounds represent His intercession, and therefore they advocate and call for my pardon.
"Forgive him, O forgive," they cry,
They cry to God to forgive me of my sins.
"Nor let that ransomed sinner die,
They also cry out to God to let the one whom Christ has ransomed live.
My God is reconciled, His par'ning voice I hear;
My God has forgiven me and I can hear His reconciling voice calling me to Himself.
He owns me for His child, I can no longer fear;
He acknowledges and claims me as His own child and I now live free from fear and shame.
With confidence I now draw nigh,
I now come to God with boldness and assurance,
"And Father, Abba, Father," cry.
And I cry out to Him as my loving Father, with tenderness and intimacy.
Arise, my soul, arise!
Rise up, my soul, in response to this redeemed reality!
And "Father, Abba, Father," cry.
And continue to call out "Father, Abba, Father," in joyful exultation.
Arise, my soul, arise.
Again, rise up, my soul, and respond to the amazing grace of God that has been bestowed upon you.
Contributed by Alexandra M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.