Arise
Will Retherford Lyrics


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Oh sleeper awake
Open up your eyes
For the King is coming
Abound in grace and love not fear
The Maker is near

Oh children of God
You sons and daughters
Embrace the Father
The light in Him
See His love come in
Like a rushing wind

So open up your eyes

Arise, arise

He's come to save

His love reigns

Holding tight to the hope inside
For the kingdoms coming
Death swallows up the eternal light
We won't lose sight

Arise, arise

He's come to save

Arise, arise

He's come to save

His love reigns

We will open up our hearts
With one voice together we sing out

Arise, arise

He'x come to save

Arise, arise

He's come to save





His love reigns

Overall Meaning

The song "Arise" by Will Retherford is an uplifting call to action for believers to awaken, open their eyes, and embrace the love of God. The lyrics express a sense of urgency as the King is coming and his love reigns. The repetition of the phrase "arise, arise" emphasizes the need for action and for believers to actively participate in the coming of the Kingdom of God.


The song encourages listeners to let go of fear and instead abound in grace and love. It urges us to embrace God as our Father and see his love come in like a rushing wind. Throughout the lyrics, there is a sense of hope and trust in the eternal light of God, despite the reality of death.


The chorus is a powerful declaration of our faith in God's love and salvation. The repetition of "He's come to save" is a reminder that our ultimate hope is in Jesus Christ. The final lines of the song unite all believers in a collective voice, singing out a call to arise in faith and embrace the love of God.


Overall, "Arise" is a song of encouragement and hope, challenging believers to awaken, open our eyes, and embrace the love of God with boldness and trust.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh sleeper awake
Wake up from your spiritual slumber


Open up your eyes
Be aware of what's going on around you


For the King is coming
Jesus is returning soon


Abound in grace and love not fear
Don't be afraid, but rather practice love and grace towards others


The Maker is near
God is close to us


Oh children of God
Believers in Jesus Christ


You sons and daughters
Both men and women who have been adopted into God's family


Embrace the Father
Draw closer to God


The light in Him
The goodness and righteousness found in God


See His love come in
Experience God's love


Like a rushing wind
With urgency and power


Arise, arise
Wake up and take action


He's come to save
Jesus has come to save us from our sins


His love reigns
God's love is sovereign and supreme


Holding tight to the hope inside
Holding firmly to the hope we have in Christ


For the kingdoms coming
The future reign of Jesus as King of Kings is coming


Death swallows up the eternal light
Death has no power over eternal life through Jesus


We won't lose sight
We won't lose hope in Jesus


We will open up our hearts
We will be receptive to God's love and act in accordance with it


With one voice together we sing out
We will unite in worship and praise to God




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Comments from YouTube:

EggPlantsBelieve

This is beautiful. So glad I found this song. :)

Britt No

Love this! Can't stop listening!

Sean Haines

really very good, love the live recording and the album.

STANFORD

Man I just stumbled across your tunes - seriously love your music! All the way from Australia.. peace!

Kate Calansingin

Hi Will! Can you upload the lyrics to this song. :) This is such a powerful song. God bless your music!

Nathan Fry

OH MAN I LOVE THIS!! SO FUN!

Aaron V Graham Music Channel

Love your sound very good

dontbethatguyvids

Sick song!

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