Lyrics
Arise, my soul, arise!
Shake off your guilty fears.
The bleeding sacrifice
On my behalf appears.
Before the throne my surety stands,
Before the throne my surety stands.
My name is written on His hands.
He ever lives above
For me to intercede.
His all redeeming love,
His precious blood to plead.
His blood atoned for every race,
His blood atoned for every race.
And sprinkles now the Throne of Grace.
O my soul, arise!
Behold the risen Christ,
Your great High Priest,
Your spotless sacrifice!
O my soul, arise!
God owns you as His child!
Shake off your guilty fears,
My soul, arise!
Five bleeding wounds He bears,
Received on Calvary.
They pour effectual prayers,
They strongly plead for me.
"Forgive him, O forgive," they cry.
"Forgive him, O forgive," they cry.
"Don't let that ransomed sinner die."
The Father hears Him pray,
His dear anointed One;
He cannot turn away,
The presence of His Son;
His Spirit answers to the blood,
His Spirit answers to the blood,
And tells me I am born of God.
O my soul, arise!
Behold the risen Christ,
Your great High Priest,
Your spotless sacrifice!
O my soul, arise!
God owns you as His child!
Shake off your guilty fears,
My soul, arise!
My God is reconciled,
His pard'ning voice I hear.
He owns me as His child;
I can no longer fear.
With confidence I now draw nigh.
With confidence I now draw nigh,
And "Father, Abba, Father!" cry.
O my soul, arise!
Behold the risen Christ,
Your great High Priest,
Your spotless sacrifice!
O my soul, arise!
God owns you as His child!
Shake off your guilty fears,
My soul, arise!
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Charles Wesley and Eric McAllister
When guilt and fear whisper that we are unworthy, this song points our eyes upward to the heavenly throne room. Jesus stands before God not as a harsh judge, but as our loving Advocate who holds us eternally secure. His wounded hands bear our very names, declaring that His sacrifice is completely sufficient for our redemption. Today, you can shake off every lingering shame and rest peacefully in the intercession of your living Savior.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Hebrews 7:25: “Therefore he is also able to save to the uttermost those who draw near to God through him, seeing he always lives to make intercession for them.”
- Romans 8:34: “Who is he who condemns? It is Christ who died, yes rather, who was raised from the dead, who is at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.”
- Isaiah 49:16: “Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me.”