This song was written by the three of us together in my home (a first!).
All of our previous 3-way collaborations were written long-distance using email.
Steve and Larry were visiting for a conference and fellowship.
I started the melody and a little of the lyrics. Steve and I worked together to complete the music.
Larry wrote most of the lyrics. Later that day we all worked together to create the recording you can hear using the links below. Larry created the music score. Be sure and see Larry's page describing
how this song was written.
It has lots of pictures. - Elton, July 19, 2000
(Verse One)
Arise and come to Jesus
He calls to you today
To follow where He leads you
Into a better Way.
He gave his all with love untold
To bring you safe into the fold.
With arms outstretched
To welcome you home...
(Chorus)
Now arise ---
As He calls to your soul.
Now arise ---
Let His love take control.
Yes, arise ---
He is all you need to know.
He will meet you where you are
As you arise.
(Verse 2)
Arise and come to Jesus,
Creator, Lord, and King.
Though we can give him nothing,
He gives us everything.
He paid the price to set us free,
To become all we are meant to be,
To know the peace, the joy,
The victory!
(Repeat Chorus)
Now arise ---
As He calls to your soul.
Now arise ---
Let His love take control.
Yes, arise ---
He is all you need to know.
He will meet you where you are
As you arise.
(Bridge)
Don't wait until tomorrow
For tomorrow may never come...
(Repeat Chorus)
So arise ---
As He calls to your soul.
Now arise ---
Let His love take control.
Yes, arise ---
He is all you need to know.
He will meet you where you are
As you arise.
(Repeat Chorus)
Now arise ---
As He calls to your soul.
Now arise ---
Let His love take control.
Yes, arise ---
He is all you need to know.
He will meet you where you are
As you arise.
(Ending)
He will meet you where you are
As you arise.
He will meet you where you are
As you arise.
Copyright © 2000 Elton Smith, Larry Holder and Steve Israel
