Lyrics
Verse 1
Be still, there is a healer
His love is deeper than the sea
His mercy, it is unfailing
His arms are a fortress for the weak
Pre-Chorus
Let faith arise
Let faith arise
Chorus
I lift my hands to believe again
You are my refuge, You are my strength
As I pour out my heart, these things I remember
You are faithful, God, forever
Verse 2
Be still, there is a river
That flows from Calvary's tree
A fountain for the thirsty
Your grace that washes over me
Pre-Chorus
Let faith arise
Let faith arise
Chorus
I lift my hands to believe again
You are my refuge, You are my strength
As I pour out my heart, these things I remember
You are faithful, God
You are faithful, God, forever
Chorus
I lift my hands to believe again
You are my refuge, You are my strength
As I pour out my heart, these things I remember
You are faithful, God, forever
Bridge
Let faith arise, let faith arise
Open my eyes, open my eyes
Let faith arise, let faith arise
Open my eyes, open my eyes
Chorus
I lift my hands to believe again
You are my refuge, You are my strength
As I pour out my heart, these things I remember
You are faithful, God, forever
Chorus
And I lift my hands to believe again
You are my refuge, You are my strength
As I pour out my heart, these things I remember
You are faithful, God
You are faithful, God, forever
Outro
Let faith arise
Let faith arise
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
This worship song begins with a call to stillness and describes God as a healer, a fortress for the weak, and a river flowing from Calvary's tree. The words "Be still" recall Psalm 46:10, and the declaration "You are my refuge, You are my strength" echoes Psalm 46:1. The second verse speaks of a fountain for the thirsty and grace that washes over the singer, tying the imagery to the cross.
The repeated line "Let faith arise" works as a prayer for belief to be renewed when circumstances are hard. The chorus pairs raised hands with remembrance, "As I pour out my heart, these things I remember", before landing on the faithfulness of God. The act of lifting hands has a biblical parallel in Psalm 63:4, and the faithfulness theme matches Lamentations 3:22-23. The bridge adds a request to "Open my eyes", keeping the focus on trust and renewed faith.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 46:10 The psalm calls for stillness and knowing that He is God.
- Psalm 63:4 The psalmist speaks of lifting up hands in the name of God.
- Lamentations 3:22-23 The passage speaks of God's steadfast love and great faithfulness.