I Will Rise

There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes

Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise

And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"

And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise*

Almost every time I listen to this song, I find tears in my eyes. What an awesome day that will be.  Everything we're worried about now, everything we fear--it will all be gone.  With that kind of future ahead of us, may God give us the strength to press on with courage until we are done.  And then...we will rise.

*Lyrics by Chris Tomlin, 2008. Listen to it here:  http://www.jango.com/stations/265081687/tunein?song_id=193686
**Photo by Donnie Keele III.