Now Arise

Written by Elton Smith, Larry Holder and Steve Israel
Links to contributors: Larry Holder, Steve Israel, Lisa Piper

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

Languages for this song:
Dutch/Flemish


Lyrics

(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

Comments -  Leave a comment

PersonDateComment
Gary2013-11-02Truth is truth it sets you free
2011-09-29Though we can give him nothing,
He gives us everything.

Its true. God bless
-Shylesh
pinky2010-08-22the has passion and feelings for god ..sooo i luv the song
Dawn2010-08-16Beautiful
Edith Svenson2009-01-07What a song!! As I tried to sing along it brought tears to my eyes as it was ministring to my spirit. Will sing it over and over again. So glad I found this site!!!
nieva2008-11-09i'm really touched into the deepest recessess of my heart that gave me the courage to move on because of His unending love and beyond my challenges in life He's my Rock and i will rise and stand to Him....
Richard M. Castro2008-09-01I am really blessed that i had encountered a song like this, i am a Christian here in the Philippines, as a testimony i want to share that me as a Christian, there are lots of tribulations that i'm facing each and everyday. But beyond those challenges in my Christian life, i am still holding on God's hands because i know that He knew what i am facing, He knew everything about me. That's why i will arise and come to God alone....
Edwin Red2008-05-26Great song for the Lord. Love to sing it! Keep up the good work guys, God will surely reward you...
faith heaven2008-04-10This song really touched the depth of my heart, it gives courage to move on towards the prize that God is offering for every believer...THE ETERNAL LIFE! We just trust in the lord to take control of our lives, rely on his unfailing love and most of all be faithful to the Lord and Savior.
KM2007-12-09i fell in love with the melody of this song ... a song that can be sung by people who has the voice and loves to sing but just isn't gifted enough to hit the high notes :) keep it comin' !
neil2007-09-29the holy spirit is with you when you write this song. i play your song most of the time.
ELAINE2007-09-11I HAVE TO GIVE THIS SONG TWO THUMBS UP. I READ THE WORDS TO THE SONG AND WAS HOOKED WITHOUT LISTENING TO THE MUSIC. WOW YOU GUYS. I PRAY FOR THOSE WHO LISTEN TO THIS SONG AND STILL DON'T BELIEVE.

GOD BLESS EVERYONE
edeghai2007-07-11i love the song keep it up
Reid RC from Bermuda2007-06-12This song is PHENOMINAL! I have just spent the last 30 minutes playing it over & over! What a call to receive Jesus Christ as Lord & Saviour! May God continue to Bless you as you minister His Word through the gift of music & song that He has placed in you!
BE BLESSED!
Lynn2007-06-04Love this song,it is so wonderful and I like the song.