Sovereign Grace Music - He Has Risen Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Come see the mournful grave
Where once a body lay
Our God in human form
By wrath and judgment torn
But He's no longer here
His death has conquered death
Our guilt has disappeared
In His forgiveness
Chorus
Jesus, He has risen
Jesus, He's alive
Opened the gates of heaven
His death has brought us life
Verse 2
Come see what God has done
For vile and wicked ones
The innocent is judged
Unlovely ones are loved
Our joy is now complete
For death has lost its sting
And we are called to live
Life in His victory
Bridge
Jesus has done enough
Our hope cannot be shaken
Because God raised Him up
We cannot be forsaken
Video
He Has Risen [Official Lyric Video]
Meaning & Inspiration
"He Has Risen," from Sovereign Grace Music's 2011 album *Risen*, is a powerful declaration of the foundational truth of Christianity. This isn't merely a song about an event; it's a profound unfolding of the theological implications of Christ's resurrection, meticulously crafted to stir the soul and deepen our understanding of God's redemptive work. The lyrics guide us from the somber imagery of the tomb to the unshakeable assurance of victory, painting a picture of divine grace extended to the undeserving. The central message resonates with the very core of our faith: that Jesus, God in human form, was indeed torn by wrath and judgment for our sins, but ultimately, His death did not hold Him captive. This triumphant resurrection means our guilt is dissolved, replaced by His forgiveness. This echoes the Apostle Paul's declaration in 1 Corinthians 15:17, "And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins." The song assures us that this is not the case, that His resurrection is the cornerstone of our hope.
The song masterfully contrasts the grim reality of our sinfulness with the boundless love and mercy of God. It points out that for "vile and wicked ones," for those deemed "unlovely," God has acted. This is the paradox of the cross and the empty tomb – the innocent bearing the judgment for the guilty. As the lyrics proclaim, "Our joy is now complete, for death has lost its sting," this directly calls to mind 1 Corinthians 15:55, "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" The victory is Christ's, and through Him, it is ours. We are called to live lives of purpose and joy, empowered by His triumph. The bridge solidifies this assurance, declaring that "Jesus has done enough," and our hope "cannot be shaken." This is because God Himself raised Him, a definitive act that secures our standing and assures us that we "cannot be forsaken." This unwavering confidence finds its roots in Romans 8:34, which asks, "Who then will condemn? Will Christ Jesus, who died—more than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is interceding for us?" "He Has Risen" is more than a song of remembrance; it is an anthem of present reality, a vibrant testament to the life-altering power of the resurrection and the security it provides for every believer.