As Phil puts it, “The song is simply about the amazing grace and unfailing love that this God, this King of glory, this King above all kings, has shown to us. ![]() Phil Wickham wrote this song with some help from Jeremy Riddle. Our resurrected King has rendered you defeated All glory and all honor and all praise to Jesus for coming to this earth and dying on the Cross for our sins, and raising to life, defeating death, the enemy and the grave.” In this scenario, it is about how our resurrected King has rendered the Enemy defeated. “Then I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and on the sea, and all that is in them, saying: ‘To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb, be praise and honor and glory and power, for ever and ever!”- Revelation 5:13Ībout this powerful song, Jobe says, “We wanted to write a song that would bring glory to Jesus and paint the picture of the crucifixion again. Out of this reflection, Tomlin wrote “I Will Rise.” And even though it turned out to be an effective song of hope in grief, it’s also an amazing reflection on the beauty of Easter.Ħ. Tomlin latched onto the idea, knowing that the church needed more songs like “It Is Well” that could be sung during funerals and memorial services. I Will Rise- Chris Tomlinĭuring a tour with Louie Giglio, Chris Tomlin was challenged to write a worship song for people struggling through times of grief. ‘Mighty to Save’ comes straight from Zephaniah 3:17, God is with us, he delights in us, his heart is towards us.” Of the song, Ben Fielding says, “There’s nothing better than sitting down to write and having a thought from God’s word bubbling up and spilling out onto the page. Written by Reuben Morgan and Ben Fielding, “Mighty to Save” is a dynamic and inspirational song that builds towards an amazing chorus-and then takes it one notch higher in a repeated and powerful bridge. In the end, we can be assured that we will stand before our risen savior and join Him in eternal life. John Willison, from Vineyard Christian Fellowship in Evanston, IL, took these verses, added some lyrics, and wrote this moving chorus that was a big hit for Crystal Lewis. Yet in my flesh I shall see God- Job 19:25–26 In the nineteenth chapter of Job, we find these compelling verses:Īnd at the last he will stand upon the earth.Īnd after my skin has been thus destroyed, Over forty years later, this song is still a potent reminder of our hope in Christ.īecause He lives. Suddenly she felt a sense of calmness overtake her as God reminded her of how the resurrection was proof that she could trust him and be optimistic of the future. Sitting alone in a dark living room, Gloria was feeling fearful, sad, and tormented. Her husband, Bill was discouraged and exhausted after a bout with mononucleosis. It was the sixties and she was expecting her third child. When Gloria Gaither talks about the origins of this song, she clearly remembers the difficult season that birthed it. Thus to sing, and thus to love, Alleluia! 2. Thee to know, Thy pow’r to prove, Alleluia! Praise to Thee by both be given, Alleluia! Hail the Lord of earth and heaven, Alleluia! Ours the cross, the grave, the skies, Alleluia! Made like Him, like Him we rise, Alleluia! Soar we now where Christ hath led, Alleluia! Once He died our souls to save, Alleluia!įought the fight, the battle won, Alleluia!ĭeath in vain forbids His rise, Alleluia! Where, O death, is now thy sting? Alleluia! Sing, ye heav’ns, and earth, reply, Alleluia! Raise your joys and triumphs high, Alleluia! It’s amazing how worship can translate from sheet music of old, into powerful experiences today.Ĭhrist the Lord is ris’n today, Alleluia! When we sing “made like him, like him we rise,” we find our strength in the ever-present power of the resurrection and a hope that is always new. The fact that Wesley wrote it in the present tense helps to unite modern Christians with their first-century brethren. Its persuasive and anthemic nature has made it an enduring favorite. This popular Easter hymn from Charles Wesley has been a staple since the mid-18th century standing among other prolific hymn writers such as Isaac Watts and Johann Nehring. Christ the Lord is Risen Today – Charles Wesley Here are 10 amazingly powerful Easter songs for church to use this holiday! 1. And because of it, we’re empowered to live eternally-victoriously.įor a celebration of this caliber, you want Christian songs that are inspiring for your worship service. Everything Jesus claimed to be is validated the moment he walks out of that grave. ![]() By celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, we commemorate the immense power of God and his victory over death. Do you believe this?”- John 11:25-26Įaster is the high point of the Christian year. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. ![]() ![]() “Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life.
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