Worship Set 2 - "Christ is Risen"

​Continuing on in our theme of celebrating God’s saving work on the cross and our salvation, today’s song for “Here I Am to Worship” is a powerful declaration and anthem of Christ’s victory over death.  

​“Christ is Risen” by Matt Maher powerfully proclaims the central truth of our faith—Christ’s resurrection.  But not only does this song provide us an anthem to raise in our church, but it also compellingly asks us to respond to the message personally.  The awesome wonder of the resurrection should change and transform our lives.  The fact that hell is defeated and death no longer holds its power, should excite, inspire, and enliven us.  As the Church of Christ we are walking in victory, so let’s live like it!
 
This is why I like this song so much.  Not only does it help us declare what we believe, but it also motivates us to own it.  Therefore, without further ado, here’s “Christ is Risen” by Matt Maher.

"Christ is Risen"
by Matt Maher / Mia Fieldes

Let no one caught in sin remain
Inside the lie of inward shame
We fix our eyes upon the cross
And run to Him who showed great love
And bled for us
Freely You've bled for us

Christ is risen from the dead
Trampling over death by death
Come awake, come awake
Come and rise up from the grave
Christ is risen from the dead
We are one with Him again
Come awake, come awake
Come and rise up from the grave

Beneath the weight of all our sin
You bowed to none but Heaven's will
No scheme of Hell, no scoffer's crown
No burden great can hold You down
In strength You reign
Forever let Your church proclaim

Christ is risen from the dead
Trampling over death by death
Come awake, come awake
Come and rise up from the grave
Christ is risen from the dead
We are one with Him again
Come awake, come awake
Come and rise up from the grave

O death, where is your sting?
O hell, where is your victory?
O church, come stand in the light
The glory of God has defeated the night

O death, where is your sting?
O hell, where is your victory?
O church, come stand in the light
Our God is not dead, He's alive, He's alive

Christ is risen from the dead
Trampling over death by death
Come awake, come awake
Come and rise up from the grave
Christ is risen from the dead
We are one with Him again
Come awake, come awake
Come and rise up from the grave