Hillsong Worship - Anastasis Lyrics
Lyrics
I cast my mind to Calvary
Where Jesus bled and died for me.
I see His wounds,His hands, His feet.
My Saviour on that cursed tree
His body bound and drenched in tears
They laid Him down in Joseph's tomb.
The entrance sealed by heavy stone
Messiah still and all alone
O praise the name of the Lord our God
O praise His name forever more
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God
And then on the third at break of dawn,
The Son of heaven rose again.
O trampled death where is your sting?
The angels roar for Christ the King
O praise the name of the Lord our God
O praise His name forever more
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God
He shall return in robes of white,
The blazing Son shall pierce the night.
And I will rise among the saints,
My gaze transfixed on Jesus' face
O praise the name of the Lord our God
O praise His name forever more
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God
Oh Lord, oh Lord our God
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O Praise The Name (Anástasis) Lyric Video - Hillsong Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Hillsong Worship’s "Anastasis," released as part of their 2021 album *SOZO*, is a powerful anthem that dives deep into the resurrection power of Jesus Christ. The very title, derived from the Greek word for resurrection, immediately signals the song's core message: the triumphant victory over death and the new life offered through Christ. This isn't just a song about a historical event; it's a vibrant declaration of God's ongoing work in the lives of believers, echoing the profound truth found in scriptures like 1 Corinthians 15:54-55, which speaks of death being swallowed up in victory. The song resonates with the biblical narrative of hope, particularly as found in the Gospels, where the empty tomb signifies not an end, but a glorious beginning, a testament to God’s faithfulness and power to bring life from barrenness.
The strength of "Anastasis" lies in its unwavering focus on the transformative nature of Christ's resurrection. It’s a celebration of the divine intervention that breaks chains and offers redemption, aligning with passages such as Romans 6:4, where believers are said to be raised with Christ to walk in newness of life. The music itself builds to a crescendo that mirrors the dawning realization of this victory, a soundscape designed to evoke awe and gratitude for the sacrifice and subsequent triumph that underpins Christian faith. The lyrical emphasis is not on human effort, but on the divine work of Christ, mirroring the biblical understanding that salvation is a gift received by grace through faith, as articulated in Ephesians 2:8-9. This is a song that invites reflection on the very foundation of our hope – that Jesus, having conquered death, now offers us an enduring and unshakeable future, a concept beautifully captured in John 11:25, "I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live." "Anastasis" serves as a powerful reminder of this ultimate promise, encouraging listeners to stand firm in the hope of eternal life that Christ’s resurrection secured.