Mark Trammell Quartet - Lazarus Come Forth Lyrics
Lyrics
Heartbroken, tears falling
Martha found Jesus
She questioned why Lazarus had died
When she had thus spoken
Her doubts were then silenced
He walked toward the body and cried
Lazarus, come forth
Awake like the morning
Arise with new hope
A new life is born
Lazarus, come forth
From death now awaken
For Jesus has spoken
Death's chains have been broken
Lazarus, come forth
The tomb was not empty
Martha stopped crying
Her brother now stood by her side
The Pharisees wondered
About what had happened
How could one now live who had died?
The reason this story
Gives hope to so many
Is although we know we must die
Our bodies won't stay there
In cold and dark silence
We'll hear Jesus cry from on high
Children come forth
Awake like the morning
Arise with new hope
A new life is born
Children come forth
From death now awaken
For Jesus has spoken
Death's chains have been broken
Children come forth
For Jesus has spoken
Death's chains have been broken
My children come forth
Children, come forth
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Lazarus Come Forth
Meaning & Inspiration
Mark Trammell Quartet's "Lazarus Come Forth," released on April 19, 2019, is a profound testament to the power of faith and the ultimate victory over death. The song masterfully draws from the biblical account in John 11, a narrative that is as emotionally resonant as it is theologically significant. The story unfolds with Martha's anguish and confusion at her brother Lazarus's passing, her heartfelt plea to Jesus highlighting the stark reality of loss. Yet, it is Jesus's divine response, a simple yet earth-shattering command, "Lazarus, come forth," that becomes the linchpin of the song's message. This moment, captured not just in the lyrics but in the very spirit of the music, reflects the unparalleled authority of Christ over the grave, a power He demonstrated repeatedly, such as with the widow of Nain's son (Luke 7:11-17) and Jairus's daughter (Mark 5:21-43).
The transformation depicted in the song, from the stillness of death to the joyous reunion of Lazarus with his sisters, serves as a powerful metaphor for believers. While acknowledging the inevitability of our earthly demise, as affirmed by verses like Hebrews 9:27 which states, "man is destined to die once, and after that to face judgment," "Lazarus Come Forth" offers a radiant hope that transcends this finality. The lyrics eloquently articulate this future hope, suggesting that our bodies, though destined for the earth, will not remain eternally entombed. Instead, the song posits a future resurrection, a glorious awakening inspired by Jesus's voice from on high. This resonates deeply with the Apostle Paul's teaching in 1 Corinthians 15:52, "For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed." The repeated refrain, "Children come forth," transforms the specific miracle into a universal promise, a call to all who are spiritually dead to awaken to new life through Christ. This echoes Jesus's own declaration in John 5:28-29, where He speaks of an hour coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice and come out. The song's enduring message is not just about a historical event but about the living hope of eternal life and resurrection, a cornerstone of Christian belief, reminding us that the same power that raised Lazarus from the tomb is the power that offers redemption and eternal life to all who believe.