Place the coal upon my lips
Deeds upon my fingertips
Actions whispering louder than my voice
Speak the word out through Your prophets
Make a sign bright like a comet
Jesus shining, lighting up the sky
Rise and shine through us tonneight
Take me to the greatest need
A killer of the devil’s seed
Joining with the angels in Your song
Bind the hands of all abusers
Wipe the bullets from our future
C’mon God, hear me dream out loud
Rise and shine though us, Jesus
Rise and shine through us.
Love, love is the drug I’m feeling
Love, love is the drug I’m dealing
Love, love what the world is needing
Rise, rise, tonneight
Song Meaning
The singer borrows Isaiah’s cleansing coal image and asks that speech and actions bear God’s message.
Biblical Message
Isaiah 6:6–8 describes the coal, cleansed lips, and call to be sent; James 2:17 links faith with action.
Reflection
Ask for words and deeds that agree.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Rise”?
The singer borrows Isaiah’s cleansing coal image and asks that speech and actions bear God’s message.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Isaiah 6:6–8 describes the coal, cleansed lips, and call to be sent; James 2:17 links faith with action.
When can this song be used in worship?
Use it for commissioning.