Song of The Week (11/2 - 11/8) - "I Will Rise" by: Chris Tomlin

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"I Will Rise" 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 

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 

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" 

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

Reflection:

"There's an anchor for my soul," sings Chris Tomlin in his hymn, I Will Rise. An anchor is used to secure a vessel to the sea bottom. It provides stabilization. Christ is that anchor for us. As we so often sway in the wind, it is Christ who is our anchor; he seeks to protect and stabilize us. The Risen Lord comes to lead us to what matters; that which is above and beyond us. In overcoming the darkness of the grave, the Light of Christ, in his resurrection, has opened the gate of eternal life for us. Let us turn to Christ, our Anchor, who promises us that as he has risen, so we can rise with Him.


Colossians 3:1-4: "If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ your life appears, then you too will appear with him in glory."


Hebrews 6: 19-20: "This we have as an anchor of the soul, sure and firm, which reaches into the interior behind the veil, where Jesus has entered on our behalf as forerunner, becoming high priest forever according to the order of Melchizedek."

Rev. Gary Janak

Pastor

Our Lady of Victory Parish