Lyrics
Now is the time for those who have died to rise,
Emphasizes the present moment as the opportune time for the deceased to come back to life.
And lift the sound of our voices high; kingdom come!
Calling for a collective effort to raise voices in unison, invoking the arrival of the kingdom.
Kingdom come!
Reiteration of the anticipation and desire for the kingdom to come.
There is a fire in the atmosphere. Can you feel it?
Describes a palpable and intense energy in the air, possibly symbolizing a spiritual or transformative force.
You have been called to relinquish fear. Can you hear it?
Encourages the listener to overcome fear, suggesting a divine calling or purpose.
You were made to stand before the throne. Can you see it?
Affirms the belief that individuals are created to stand before a majestic presence, indicating a connection to a higher power.
Tell me, where are the ones with the heart for warfare
Ponders the whereabouts of those committed to spiritual warfare, questioning their presence and dedication.
The ones that died to say, "This is the price you pay"
Refers to individuals who sacrificed their lives, emphasizing the significance of their sacrifice as a declaration of a cost to be paid.
Step up! There is no glory without death.
Encourages action and emphasizes the idea that true glory is attained through facing and overcoming death.
Step up. Who will answer the call? Death is glory!
Reiterates the call for individuals to step forward, asserting that death itself can be glorious.
I will rise from the ashes of my own death to abundant life under the cross,
Expresses personal resurrection from death to a life of abundance under the symbol of the cross.
And I will not be turned back,
Declares determination to move forward, not allowing setbacks or obstacles to hinder progress.
But I will come with an army;
Foretells a gathering with an army, possibly symbolizing a united force with a common purpose.
For He will raise up a generation to seek His face.
Anticipates the rise of a generation devoted to seeking the divine presence.
Now is the time for those who have died to rise,
Repeats the call for those who have passed away to revive and contribute to the collective sound signifying the arrival of the kingdom.
And lift the sound of our voices high; kingdom come!
Reiterates the urgency to lift voices high in anticipation of the kingdom's arrival.
Kingdom come!
Reaffirms the desire for the kingdom to come, echoing the central theme of the song.
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