ALL AROUND THE WORLD there’s a new day dawning,
There’s a sound coming round,
There’s a new song rising up,
Ah, it’s a new day!
Everywhere you go you can hear this story,
There’s a power coming down,
There’s a glimpse of glory now,
Ah, it’s a new day!
There’s a sound of praise,
There’s a sound of war;
Lift the banner high, let the Lion roar.
Can you hear the sound in the tops of the trees?
Heaven’s armies come! Crush the enemy!
Let the lame run, let the blind see!
Let Your power come, set the captives free!
Let the lost return to the Lover of our souls,
Let the prodigal find the way back home.
Lift your hands before the King,
The sovereign Ruler of the earth;
Let the nations come to Him,
Let the cry of hearts be heard:
Revive us! Revive us! Revive us again!
Paul Oakley
Song Meaning
The song calls for worldwide renewal, praise, freedom for the oppressed, and the return of lost people to God. Its battle imagery should be read as spiritual struggle, not hostility toward human beings.
Biblical Message
Psalm 96:1–3 calls the nations to sing; Luke 4:18 links Jesus’ mission with good news for the poor and freedom for captives; Ephesians 6:12 distinguishes spiritual struggle from flesh and blood.
Reflection
Let fervent prayer become compassion and practical care rather than aggression.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “All Around The World”?
The song calls for worldwide renewal, praise, freedom for the oppressed, and the return of lost people to God. Its battle imagery should be read as spiritual struggle, not hostility toward human beings.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Psalm 96:1–3 calls the nations to sing; Luke 4:18 links Jesus’ mission with good news for the poor and freedom for captives; Ephesians 6:12 distinguishes spiritual struggle from flesh and blood.
When can this song be used in worship?
Missions and revival prayer, with context for martial images.