Arise My Soul Arise

Twila Paris's rendition of Arise my Soul Arise (from her Sanctuary release)written by Charles Wesley is one of my favorite hymns. The lyrics on Christ's death and resurrection spill forth rich scripture and theology. I wanted to share it with you, so be encouraged today Christian! Because of Christ's finished work on the cross on our behalf, and because HE LIVES, we have a future that is certain and a hope that is sure.


Arise my Soul Arise

Written by Charles Wesley 1707-1788 (originally titled Behold the Man)

Arise, my soul, arise;
Shake off thy guilty fears
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.

He ever lives above, for me to intercede;
His all redeeming love,
His precious blood, to plead:
His blood atoned for all our race,
His blood atoned for all our race,
And sprinkles now the throne of grace.

Five bleeding wounds He bears;
Received on Calvary;
They pour effectual prayers;
They strongly plead for me:
'Forgive them, O forgive,' they cry,
Forgive them, O forgive,' they cry,
'Nor let that ransomed sinner die!'

The Father hears Him pray,
His dear anointed One;
He cannot turn away,
The presence of His Son;
His Spirit answers to the blood,
His Spirit answers to the blood,
And tells me I am born of God.

My God is reconciled;
His pardoning 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.


Until Next Time,
Peggy