Soweto Gospel Choir - Hosanna - Let The weak say I am strong Lyrics
Lyrics
Let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich"
Let the blind say, "I can see"
It's what the Lord has done in me
Let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich"
Let the blind say, "I can see"
It's what the Lord has done in me
Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain
Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again
Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain
Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again
To the river I will wade
There my sins are washed away
From the heavens' mercy streams
Of the Savior's love for me
I will rise from waters deep
Into the saving arms of God
I will sing salvation songs
Jesus Christ has set me free
Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain
Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again
Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain
Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again
Hosanna, hosanna
To the Lamb that was slain
Hosanna, hosanna
Jesus died and rose again
Let the weak say, "I am strong"
Let the poor say, "I am rich"
Let the blind say, "I can see"
It's what the Lord has done in me
Video
HOSANNA--Soweto Gospel Choir.wmv
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on July 21, 2018, Soweto Gospel Choir’s rendition of "Hosanna - Let The weak say I am strong" immediately establishes itself as a powerful declaration of faith and divine transformation. This song is far more than a simple vocal performance; it is a profound theological statement, a vibrant testament to the redemptive power of Christ, delivered with the incomparable spirit and vocal artistry characteristic of the choir. Its message is built upon foundational Christian truths, weaving a narrative of human vulnerability utterly overcome by God’s grace.
At its core, the song derives its powerful opening lines, "Let the weak say, 'I am strong,' Let the poor say, 'I am rich,' Let the blind say, 'I can see'," directly from the prophetic words of Joel 3:10, where God’s people are called to an audacious confession of strength despite outward appearances. This theme is richly echoed throughout Scripture; the Apostle Paul powerfully articulated in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 that God’s "strength is made perfect in weakness," inviting believers to find glory in their infirmities, knowing that when they are weak, then they are truly strong through Christ. Similarly, the declaration of the poor becoming rich speaks not to material wealth but to the immeasurable spiritual riches found in Christ Jesus, as described in Ephesians 1:7, where we have redemption and forgiveness according to the riches of His grace. It brings to mind 2 Corinthians 8:9, which reveals that though Christ was rich, He became poor for our sakes that we, through His poverty, might become rich. The blind proclaiming sight is a vivid metaphor for spiritual enlightenment, a turning from darkness to light, as seen in the healing miracles of Jesus (e.g., John 9) and the Great Commission in Acts 26:18, where Paul was sent to open people's eyes to the truth. The resounding conclusion to these personal testimonies, "It's what the Lord has done in me," roots these miraculous shifts squarely in the active, personal work of God, making the song a powerful anthem of personal conviction and witness.
The chorus then shifts into an ancient, fervent cry of worship: "Hosanna, hosanna, To the Lamb that was slain, Hosanna, hosanna, Jesus died and rose again." "Hosanna," meaning "save now" or "save us, we pray," transformed over time into an exclamation of praise, particularly associated with the triumphal entry of Jesus into Jerusalem (Matthew 21:9). Directing this adoration "to the Lamb that was slain" unequivocally points to Jesus Christ, the sacrificial Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world, as proclaimed in John 1:29 and celebrated in Revelation 5:12. This core declaration of Christ’s identity is immediately followed by the bedrock truth of Christian faith: "Jesus died and rose again." This summarizes the gospel message itself, affirming the victory over sin and death secured through His crucifixion and resurrection, the central truth upon which all Christian hope and transformation rests, as articulated in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4.
Further developing the narrative of spiritual rebirth, the song then speaks of going "To the river I will wade, There my sins are washed away, From the heavens' mercy streams, Of the Savior's love for me." This imagery evokes the profound experience of baptism and repentance, a symbolic and spiritual cleansing that marks a new beginning in Christ. Acts 2:38 calls for repentance and baptism for the forgiveness of sins, while Romans 6:3-4 describes believers being "buried with Him through baptism into death, that just as Christ was raised from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life." The "heavens' mercy streams" emphasize that this cleansing is not self-generated but flows directly from divine grace and the boundless love of God. The subsequent lines, "I will rise from waters deep, Into the saving arms of God, I will sing salvation songs, Jesus Christ has set me free," eloquently depict the outcome of this spiritual journey. Rising from the waters signifies a new creation, a resurrection to spiritual life, leaving the old self behind, as exhorted in Colossians 3:1-3. Embraced "into the saving arms of God," the believer finds ultimate security and belonging (Psalm 91:4). The natural response to such profound liberation is uninhibited worship, expressed through "salvation songs," celebrating the freedom from sin’s bondage that only Jesus Christ can give, as promised in Galatians 5:1 and John 8:36. The repeated "Hosanna" choruses throughout the song serve to continually re-anchor these personal testimonies and transformative experiences in the unwavering truth of Christ's sacrifice and triumphant resurrection, making it not just a statement of individual faith but a communal anthem of praise and declaration for all who have experienced His life-changing power.