Todd Dulaney - The Anthem Lyrics
Lyrics
Hallelujah
You have won the victory
Hallelujah
You have won it all for me
Death could not hold you down
You are the risen king
Seated in majesty
You are the risen king
By his stripes we are healed
By his nail pierced hands we're free
By his blood, we're washed clean
Now we have the victory
The power of sin is broken
Jesus overcame it all
He has won our freedom
Jesus has won it all
Our God is risen
He is alive
He's won the victory
He reigns on high
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Todd Dulaney - The Anthem
Meaning & Inspiration
Todd Dulaney's "The Anthem," released in 2019 as part of the *Africa Collectors Edition* album, is a powerful declaration of triumph rooted deeply in the core tenets of Christian faith. The song doesn't merely touch upon the resurrection of Jesus; it celebrates it as the definitive victory that redeems humanity and shatters the dominion of sin and death. At its heart, "The Anthem" is an exultant cry of victory, directly referencing the profound spiritual liberation made possible through Christ's sacrifice and resurrection. The lyrics powerfully assert that death could not contain the Risen King, a direct echo of the foundational belief in Christ's defeat of mortality, as described in accounts like 1 Corinthians 15:55, "Where, O death, is your victory? Where, O death, is your sting?" The song then pivots to the tangible benefits of this victory for believers, proclaiming freedom through Christ's suffering. The mention of His stripes bringing healing directly connects to Isaiah 53:5, which states, "But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed." Furthermore, the freedom referenced is not just from spiritual chains but from the very power of sin, a concept central to Romans 6:6, "For we know that our old self was crucified with him so that the body ruled by sin might be done away with, that we should no longer be slaves to sin." Dulaney emphasizes that Jesus has "overcome it all" and won our freedom, aligning with Jesus' own words in John 16:33, "I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." The recurring theme of "Hallelujah" and "You have won the victory" serves as a communal, joyous affirmation of God's supreme power and redemptive work, inviting all who hear to share in this profound and life-altering truth that He is indeed alive and reigns on high. The message is a clear and inspiring reminder of the completeness of Christ's conquest, offering a profound sense of hope and enduring freedom to anyone who embraces it.