John P. Kee - Stand Lyrics
Lyrics
I decided to take a stand
Not knowing I'll lose my best friend
But I'd rather; I'd rather live right
Than in hell lift up my eyes
All of Gods children just stand
Tell somebody say you stand
Eh Lord eh
Stand for Holiness
Stand for Righteousness
And be counted among them
That shall reign with Him
You stand
When friends are gone
Stand when you're all alone
And believe He shall receive His own
I decided to take a stand
Not believing I'd lose
Some of my friends
I would rather; I'd rather live right
Than in hell lift up my eyes.
All of Gods children just stand
Stand, everybody say you stand
Stand for Holiness
Stand for Righteousness
And be counted among them
That shall reign with Him
You stand
When friends are gone
Stand when you're all alone
And believe He shall receive His own
Stand for Holiness
Stand for Righteousness
And be counted among them
I'm gonna be in the number
You stand
When friends are gone
Stand when you're all alone
And believe He shall receive His own
Stand for Holiness
Stand for Righteousness
And be counted among them
That shall reign with Him
You stand
When friends are gone
Stand when you're all alone
And believe He shall receive His own
Everybody stand up and say
Stand for Holiness
Stand for Righteousness
And be counted among them
That shall reign with Him
You stand
When friends are gone
Stand when you're all alone
And believe He shall receive
And believe He shall receive
And believe He shall receive His own
(People say) stand (help me out)
You gonna do it
You gonna do, gonna do it no
(Point to somebody say) you stand
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John P. Kee - Stand - (Music Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released in 2008, John P. Kee's "Stand" is a powerful anthem that delves into the profound commitment required to live a life aligned with spiritual conviction, even when faced with significant personal cost. The song’s narrative, born from a deeply personal resolve, speaks to the universal human experience of making difficult choices for the sake of righteousness. Kee articulates a clear understanding that standing firm in one's faith, for holiness and righteousness, can inevitably lead to alienation, even the loss of cherished friendships. This stark reality, however, is met not with despair, but with a courageous acceptance and a profound belief in a divine promise. The central message resonates with the scriptural imperative to prioritize eternal well-being over fleeting earthly comfort, echoing the sentiment found in Luke 12:4-5, which warns against fearing those who can kill the body but have no power over the soul, and instead urges believers to fear God who has the power to cast both soul and body into hell. The repeated call to "Stand for Holiness" and "Stand for Righteousness" is a direct exhortation to embody the principles of godly living, a theme woven throughout scripture, particularly in passages like 1 Peter 1:15-16, which implores believers to "be holy, because I am holy." The song’s poignant acknowledgment that one might "lose my best friend" or be "all alone" underscores the isolating nature of unwavering commitment to truth, a trial many faithful individuals have faced. Yet, Kee’s resolute declaration that he would "rather live right than in hell lift up my eyes" is a powerful testament to the ultimate value placed on eternal salvation, a concept central to Christian doctrine and found in numerous parables and teachings of Jesus regarding the cost of discipleship and the rewards of perseverance, such as in Matthew 19:29 where Jesus assures that those who have sacrificed for his sake will receive a hundredfold. The repeated refrain, "And believe He shall receive His own," serves as a beacon of hope, grounding the struggle in the assurance of divine vindication and eternal fellowship with God. This unwavering faith in God’s ultimate reception of His faithful children finds resonance in verses like John 10:28, where Jesus promises, "I give them eternal life, and they will never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand." John P. Kee's "Stand" is more than just a song; it is a spiritual declaration, an invitation to embrace the challenging but ultimately rewarding path of unwavering faith, reminding every listener that while earthly companions may falter, the faithfulness of God is an immutable promise.