Lyrics

[Verse 1]
He walks among the churches, eyes like fire, voice like rain.
He sees behind the Sunday smiles, He knows our works,
He knows our shame.
He calls us back to mercy, He calls us to repent
To hold on to the truth again, And be the light He meant!
[Chorus]
The church must rise, not hide in fear or sleep in pride.
Let the fire fall, let the Spirit cry, let the world see Jesus glorified!
It’s time to shine, Time to stand and testify
We’ve been silent far too long. The church must rise!
[Verse 2]
You say you’re rich and mighty, but your heart’s grown cold and bare.
You’ve left your first love far behind, But He’s still standin’ there.
He knocks upon the doorway, He pleads with loving grace,
To open wide, let Him inside, and take His rightful place!
[Chorus]
The church must rise, not hide in fear or sleep in pride.
Let the fire fall, let the Spirit cry, let the world see Jesus glorified!
It’s time to shine, Time to stand and testify
We’ve been silent far too long. The church must rise!
[Bridge]
To the one who overcomes, He’ll give a crown of gold.
So wake, O bride of Christ, Let your love burn bold.
The time is short, the call is clear. The trumpet soon will sound…
So let the gospel ring again in every town!
[Final Chorus]
The church must rise, not hide in fear or sleep in pride.
Let the fire fall, let the Spirit cry, let the world see Jesus glorified!
It’s time to shine, Time to stand and testify
We’ve been silent far too long. The church must rise!
[Tag]
We’ve been silent far too long…
The church must rise!