Lyrics
There's a peace I've come to know
Though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an anchor for my soul
I can say "It is well"
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
There's a day that's drawing near
When this darkness breaks to light
And the shadows disappear
And my faith shall be my eyes
Jesus has overcome
And the grave is overwhelmed
The victory is won
He is risen from the dead
[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
And I hear the voice of many angels sing,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
And I hear the cry of every longing heart,
"Worthy is the Lamb"
[Chorus:]
And I will rise when He calls my name
No more sorrow, no more pain
I will rise on eagles' wings
Before my God fall on my knees
And rise
I will rise
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Meaning & Inspiration
“I Will Rise” centers on Christian hope in the resurrection of Jesus and the promised resurrection of believers. Its opening contrasts bodily weakness with a settled anchor for the soul, allowing the confession “It is well” to stand against fear and loss. The recurring declaration that Jesus has overcome the grave gives the chorus its confidence: sorrow and pain do not have the final word.
The image of rising on eagles’ wings recalls biblical language about renewed strength, while falling before God expresses worship rather than defeat. Later, darkness gives way to light and faith gives way to sight, presenting death as a threshold to life in God’s presence. The voices crying “Worthy is the Lamb” further connect personal hope with the heavenly worship pictured in Revelation. Throughout the song, resurrection hope rests on Christ’s victory, leading from present frailty toward restored life and adoration before God.
Related Scripture
- 1 Corinthians 15:54-57 Paul declares that death is swallowed up in victory through Jesus Christ.
- Isaiah 40:31 The promise of renewed strength includes mounting up with wings like eagles.
- Revelation 5:11-12 Many angels worship the Lamb and proclaim that he is worthy.