Vineyard Worship - All Things Rise Lyrics
Lyrics
God, how beautiful Your Holy Word
That formed the worlds in such goodness
O, the shame that we would spurn it all
To turn and fall into darkness
God, we'll sing how through Your Son You turned
This loss and hurt into glory
How when scorned in death You raised Him up
His gain's become the whole world's story
Let all things rise and bless Your name
All things made right and new again
O Lord our God, Your goodness
Is free and boundless
Is reaching endless through it all
And on this road with every step we take
Your faithfulness is our portion
You've prepared a city bright and fair
Whose gates forever stay open
Son of God, in You we've taken up
The way of love's occupation
O, the joy to share in Your reward
The stunning turn of new creation
Just as You promised, God, Your Son was
Raised up
In Him we'll follow, in Him we'll all be
Raised up
O Lord, You've made Yourself a home
Heaven and earth forever one
All things once sown in weakness
You raise in promise
Your beauty arches above it all
Video
ALL THINGS RISE [Official Live Video] | Vineyard Worship feat. Hannah Toal
Meaning & Inspiration
Vineyard Worship’s "All Things Rise," released on July 7, 2017, as part of their album *Vineyard Soul: We Are Ready*, invites listeners into a profound journey through the overarching narrative of God's redemptive plan. This deeply theological piece stands as a powerful anthem of hope and restoration, moving far beyond mere sentiment to ground its message firmly in biblical truth, reflecting a passionate engagement with Scripture that resonates with anyone seeking divine meaning in a complex world. The song immediately establishes a reverence for the Creator, opening with an acknowledgement of God's "beautiful Holy Word" that brought the cosmos into existence, echoing the profound truth found in Genesis 1 and John 1, where the Word is portrayed as the very essence of creation. It swiftly contrasts this divine goodness with the human propensity to "spurn it all, to turn and fall into darkness," a poignant reference to humanity's original fall and ongoing rebellion, a theme consistently explored in passages like Romans 3:23.
However, "All Things Rise" quickly pivots from acknowledging human brokenness to celebrating divine intervention. The heart of the song's meaning unfolds as it extols God's transformative work through "Your Son," who turned "loss and hurt into glory." This speaks directly to the atoning work of Jesus Christ, whose crucifixion and resurrection fundamentally altered the human story. The lyric "when scorned in death You raised Him up, His gain's become the whole world's story" brilliantly encapsulates the gospel message: Christ's ultimate victory over death, as detailed in 1 Corinthians 15, is not just a historical event but the foundation for universal hope and salvation. The recurring refrain, "Let all things rise and bless Your name, All things made right and new again," is a powerful declaration of God's ultimate redemptive power. It anticipates the eschatological promise of Revelation 21:5, where God declares, "Behold, I am making all things new," and Romans 8:19-21, which speaks of creation groaning, awaiting its liberation from decay. This isn't a mere wish; it's a confident affirmation of God's sovereign plan to reconcile and restore everything, propelled by His "goodness free and boundless."
As the song progresses, it shifts to the present reality of faith, declaring that "on this road with every step we take, Your faithfulness is our portion." This personalises the grand narrative, assuring believers that God's unwavering presence, as promised in Lamentations 3:22-23, accompanies them through life's journey. It also paints a picture of future hope, referencing a "city bright and fair, whose gates forever stay open." This vivid imagery draws from prophetic visions of the New Jerusalem in Revelation 21 and Isaiah 60, offering a glimpse of an eternal home prepared for all who follow Christ, a place of peace and unending access to God's presence. Furthermore, the song emphasizes the active role of believers, stating, "in You we've taken up the way of love's occupation." This isn't passive waiting but an engaged discipleship, where followers of Jesus are called to embody the love Christ demonstrated, as taught in John 13:34-35 and 1 John 4:7-8, participating in the divine mission. The profound "joy to share in Your reward" speaks to the inheritance believers receive, not through merit but through grace, anticipating the "stunning turn of new creation" that awaits.
The bridge serves as a direct, resolute affirmation of Christ's resurrection as the cornerstone of Christian hope: "Just as You promised, God, Your Son was Raised up, In Him we'll follow, in Him we'll all be Raised up." This echoes Jesus' own words in John 11:25-26 and Paul's teaching in Romans 6:4 about being united with Christ in His death and resurrection. It’s a powerful statement of solidarity, promising that the same power that raised Jesus from the dead will also raise and transform believers, both spiritually and physically, as depicted in 1 Corinthians 15:20-22. The song culminates with a breathtaking vision of unity and ultimate restoration: "O Lord, You've made Yourself a home, Heaven and earth forever one." This directly references Revelation 21:3, where God makes His dwelling among humanity, bringing an end to the separation caused by sin. It’s a prophecy of perfect communion, where "all things once sown in weakness, You raise in promise." This beautiful imagery from 1 Corinthians 15:42-44 speaks to the transformation from mortal to immortal, from corruption to incorruption, all enveloped by God's overarching beauty that "arches above it all." "All Things Rise" is more than just a worship song; it's a theological testament, a lyrical sermon that guides the soul from the depth of human failure to the height of divine triumph, inspiring a living hope in God's boundless goodness and ultimate restoration.