Arise
Watershed Worship Lyrics

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One thing we ask of you
One thing that we desire
That as we worship you
Lord come and change our live
Arise arise arise
Arise

Arise

Take your place
Be enthroned
On our praise
Arise
King of kings
Holy god
As we sing
Arise

One Thing we ask you
One Thing that we desire
That as we worship you
Lord come and change our live
Arise arise arise arise

Arise
Take your place
Be enthroned
On our praise
Arise
King of kings
Holy god
As we sing
Arise

We lift you up on our praise

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Watershed Worship's song "Arise" is a call for worship to God, expressing the desire for God to change their lives as they worship Him. The song starts with the statement "One thing we ask of you, One thing that we desire" suggesting that this one thing is the most important and relevant thing for the worshippers, which is for God to transform their lives through worship.

The chorus emphasizes the need for God to arise and take His place in their lives amidst their worship. The declaration that God is the King of kings, holy God, and as they sing, it is a reminder of the sovereignty and holiness attributes of God that is deserving of worship. The second verse of the song essentially repeats the first part of the first verse, and the song concludes by lifting up God in praise.

Line by Line Meaning

One thing we ask of you
We have one request of You

One thing that we desire
Our one desire is

That as we worship you
As we offer You our worship

Lord come and change our lives
We pray for a transformative encounter with You, O Lord

Arise arise arise
We cry out to You to rise up

Arise
Rise up, O Lord

Take your place
Take Your rightful place as King

Be enthroned
Take Your position on the throne

On our praise
Based on the worship we give You

Arise
We cry out again to You to rise up

King of kings
You are the ruler of all rulers