RISING UP LIKE A TIDE,
It’s a sound we can’t hide,
This is it.
Who can stop this noise?
See the church through the world,
With the saints of the past,
Standing strong.
Who can stop this noise?
Break the silence
Lift your voice
Can you hear the sound?
Victorious!
Victorious!
And the saints go marching on
Your praise in us,
Victorious!
The drums and the dance,
The cry of our hearts rising up
Who can stop this noise?
The prayers, the psalms,
The works of our hands
Are the song.
Who can stop this noise?
Song Meaning
The lyric pictures the church joining past saints in an unstoppable song of praise and victory.
Biblical Message
Hebrews 12:1 pictures a great cloud of witnesses; Revelation 7:9–10 portrays a multitude praising God.
Reflection
Join the wider church’s praise with courage.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main message of “Victorious”?
The lyric pictures the church joining past saints in an unstoppable song of praise and victory.
Which Bible passages connect with the song?
Hebrews 12:1 pictures a great cloud of witnesses; Revelation 7:9–10 portrays a multitude praising God.
When can this song be used in worship?
Use it for congregational celebration.