Lyrics
Men of faith rise up and sing
Of the great and glorious King.
You are strong when you feel weak,
In your brokenness complete.
Shout to the north and the south
Sing to the east and the west
Jesus is Savior to all
Lord of heaven and earth
Rise up women of the truth,
Stand and sing to broken hearts
Who can know the healing power
Of our awesome King of love
Shout to the north and the south
Sing to the east and the west
Jesus is Savior to all
Lord of heaven and earth
We've been through fire,
We've been through rain;
We've been refined by the power of His name.
We've fallen deeper in love with You.
You've burned the truth on our lips.
Shout to the north and the south
Sing to the east and the west
Jesus is Savior to all
Lord of heaven and earth
Rise up church with broken wings,
Fill this place with songs again
Of our God who reigns on high
By His grace again we'll fly
Shout to the north and the south
Sing to the east and the west
Jesus is Savior to all
Lord of heaven and earth
Song History & Meaning
Composer / Hymnodist: Martin Smith
"Shout to the North" invites us to lift our voices and proclaim the good news of Jesus to every corner of the world. Even when we feel weak, broken, or weary, God's grace meets us and gives us strength to stand as people of truth. As we sing of our glorious King, we are reminded that salvation is for everyone, everywhere. Let us step out today with renewed courage, declaring Christ’s lordship with joy and hope.
📖 Related Scripture Passages:
- Psalm 96:1-3: “Oh sing to Yahweh a new song! Sing to Yahweh, all the earth. Sing to Yahweh, bless his name. Proclaim his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations, his wonders among all peoples.”
- 2 Corinthians 12:9-10: “He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Most gladly therefore I will rather glory in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest on me. Therefore I take pleasure in weaknesses, in insults, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.”
- Philippians 2:9-11: “Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name; that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.”