Lyrics
Verse 1
Lamb of God, the Light of Heaven
Laid in darkness for three days
But on the third, the tomb was empty
Hell has no victory, for He made a way
Pre-Chorus
They saw Him die, but there He stood
He did exactly what He said he would
Chorus
Hallelujah He's alive
Hallelujah He is risen
Praise the one who saved my life
Oh, He's alive, I have seen the Lord
Verse 2
I've seen His love, His deep compassion
Move the mountains of my shame
And I've seen His power open up blind eyes
Heal diseases and break the chains
Pre-Chorus
All of my hope is built on this
He is exactly who He says He is, oh-oh
Chorus
Hallelujah He's alive
Hallelujah He is risen
Praise the one who saved my life
He's alive, I have seen the Lord
Bridge
And I have seen the Lord
The one who gave His life for me
I have seen the Lord
The one who rose in victory
I have seen the Lord
He's reigning over everything
I have seen the Lord
I have seen the Lord, oh
Chorus
Hallelujah He's alive
Hallelujah He is risen, oh
Praise the one who saved my life
Oh, He's alive, I have seen the Lord
Hallelujah He's alive
Hallelujah He is risen, oh
Praise the one who saved my life
Oh, He's alive, I have seen the Lord
Outro
He's alive, I have seen the Lord
Oh, He's alive, I have seen the Lord
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
“I Have Seen the Lord” celebrates the resurrection of Jesus as the decisive defeat of death and the foundation of Christian hope. The opening verse moves from the Lamb of God laid in darkness to the empty tomb on the third day. Its chorus answers that account with praise, while the repeated declaration of having seen the Lord gives the song the language of personal witness rather than distant observation.
The title and refrain closely echo Mary Magdalene’s announcement in John 20:18 after meeting the risen Christ. The song also emphasizes that Jesus did what He said He would do, aligning its confidence with the Gospel accounts of His predictions of death and resurrection. Later lines connect resurrection hope with compassion, healing, freedom from shame, and Christ’s reign over everything. These themes present the risen Lord as both Savior and reigning King, making hallelujah the fitting response to an accomplished victory.
Related Scripture
- John 20:18 Mary Magdalene announces to the disciples that she has seen the risen Lord.
- Luke 24:6-7 The empty-tomb message recalls Jesus’ prediction that He would rise on the third day.