Lyrics
Verse 1
In the name of Jesus, it'll come to pass
That every hungry soul will feast on what will last
He is our Sustainer, manna that endures
Just as it is written, we live on His every Word
Verse 2
In the name of Jesus, it'll come to pass
The saints will all emerge, one thing within our grasp
The hand of our dear Savior, we take nothing less
Just as it is written, we won't put Him to the test
Pre-Chorus
It's time to get ready
It's gonna be worth it
Chorus
Calling all you sleepers, wake up and prophesy
The Kingdom is among us; it's not hidden from our eyes
It's truer than the morning, it's wider than the skies
Come on, sons and daughters
Time to rise up and shine
Verse 3
In the name of Jesus, it'll come to pass
That every knee will bow and every tongue confess
Jesus, King of glory, Lamb upon the throne
Just as it is written, we will worship Him alone
Just as it is written, we will worship Him alone
Bridge
The day is getting close, the table is prepared
The lamps are full and burning bright
The clouds are gathering for the coming of the King
Shout, it's almost wedding time
Shout, it's almost wedding time
Time To Rise Up
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Meaning & Inspiration
Time To Rise gathers several biblical images into a call for spiritual readiness and active faith. Jesus is named as sustaining bread, the faithful Savior, the King of glory, and the Lamb upon the throne. The verses echo Scripture by speaking of living on God’s word, refusing to test him, and anticipating the day when every knee bows and every tongue confesses Christ as Lord.
The chorus turns from confession to awakening, calling sleepers to rise and shine because God’s kingdom is present. In the bridge, a prepared table, burning lamps, gathering clouds, and an approaching wedding portray readiness for the return of the King. Those images closely resemble Jesus’ parable of the ten virgins and New Testament teaching about Christ’s appearing. The repeated call to wake up is therefore more than general encouragement; it urges watchfulness, worship, and confidence in God’s promises. The song holds present discipleship and future hope together under the name of Jesus.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 4:4 Jesus says that life depends on every word that comes from God.
- Philippians 2:10-11 The passage says every knee will bow and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.
- Matthew 25:1-13 Jesus’ parable uses lamps and a wedding feast to teach readiness for his coming.