CityAlight - Welcome Home Lyrics
Lyrics
I know for sure
True life is mine
For Jesus lives
The first to rise
The first to hear
These words of hope:
Well done good servant
And welcome home
How many saints
Have gone before
Their work is done
They weep no more
They heard those words
Before His throne:
Well done good servant
And welcome home
And when my time
On earth is done
And I am called
Into His love
Then He shall say
By grace alone:
Well done good servant
And welcome home
I know for sure
True life is mine
For Jesus lives
The first to rise
He bought for me
These words of hope:
Well done good servant
And welcome home
Well done good servant
And welcome home
Well done good servant
And welcome home
Video
CityAlight - Welcome Home (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
CityAlight's latest release, "Welcome Home (Live)," arriving on September 12, 2024, immediately establishes its core theme through its title, inviting contemplation on what "home" truly signifies in a spiritual sense. As expected from this worship collective, the song delves into the profound concept of returning to God, not merely as a geographical return, but as a relational restoration. It speaks to the deep human longing for belonging, security, and acceptance, framing these desires within the context of God’s unwavering love and open arms. The message is clear: no matter the distance traveled, the mistakes made, or the time elapsed, there is an eternal dwelling place of grace available.
This powerful narrative of being welcomed home finds robust foundation throughout Scripture, echoing the timeless story of the prodigal son in Luke 15. Just as the father ran out to meet his returning child, the song captures the essence of a waiting, loving God who eagerly anticipates our return. It’s a message that resonates with the truth found in Isaiah 55:7, calling the wicked to forsake their way and return to the Lord, who will abundantly pardon. The very idea of "home" with God also points towards the ultimate promise of eternal dwelling, the "many rooms in my Father's house" Jesus speaks of in John 14:2, and the future reality described in Revelation 21:3 where God dwells among His people, wiping away every tear. The song taps into this hope, portraying the divine welcome not just as a return to where we belong, but to the very source of life and peace.
Musically, especially in its live form, "Welcome Home" builds an atmosphere conducive to communal worship and personal reflection. The arrangement and dynamics likely support the lyrical journey, starting perhaps with a sense of searching or distance and culminating in a celebratory, embracing declaration of arrival. A live setting inherently adds a layer of shared experience; those gathered are not just singing about returning home, but are, in a sense, experiencing a foretaste of that belonging together in the present moment. This collective voice underscores the truth of 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, which speaks of reconciliation – being brought back to God through Christ – and how we are now ambassadors of that very message, inviting others into this restored relationship, into this welcome. The song becomes an anthem for both the returning soul and the community that receives them, embodying the welcoming heart of God made visible in His people.
Ultimately, "Welcome Home" serves as a moving reminder of the core of the Gospel: God's pursuit of humanity and His relentless invitation to find rest, security, and identity in Him. It is a song designed to draw those feeling distant closer and to reassure those already near of their secure place in His presence. It doesn't shy away from the journey that leads to the welcome, acknowledging perhaps the wandering that preceded it, but its focus remains steadfast on the destination – the embrace of the Father. This song encourages a response of gratitude and trust, prompting those singing or listening to step fully into the spacious reality of being truly known and deeply loved in the Father's house, a theme that finds its ultimate expression in Psalm 23:6, promising dwelling in the house of the Lord forever.