More than music, Will is also passionate about missions. He is on staff with the Oral Roberts Missions department, and travels over seas frequently throughout the year. Will is currently working to purchase supplies for an "HIV aids" children’s home in Hyderbad, India through the sale of his first album titled “Awake.” Will now travels and leads worship at a variety of many different places, presenting his creative sound in worship music and raises money for the orphans in India.
Arise
Will Retherford Lyrics
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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
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
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
Contributed by Evelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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!