Now arise O Lord to Your resting place,
With all Your power and might,
As we stand here clothed in Your righteousness,
We will sing and dance for joy
For You have chosen Zion
As a place for You to dwell;
We will run, we will run to the mountain of God,
We will sound the alarm, salvation has come,
We will dance we will praise, we will worship the Name,
And all will bow before the glory of God;
The glory of God
You swore an oath unto Abraham,
Your covenant will stand,
And on Your throne in Jerusalem,
You provided a lamb.
For You have chosen Zion, to make Your glory known!
Hodu L’Adonai ki tov
Hodu L’Adonai ki tov
We Will Run
Song Meaning
“We Will Run” pictures a community gathering eagerly to worship God. Its images of Zion, God’s dwelling place, righteousness and joyful singing place the refrain within a shared celebration of God’s presence. Running expresses eagerness to approach him; the surrounding lines emphasize praise, covenant faithfulness and salvation.
Biblical Message
Psalm 132:8–9, 13–16 offers a close textual connection. The psalm brings together God’s resting place, priests clothed in righteousness, joyful worship and the choice of Zion as his dwelling. These images help explain the song’s setting and its invitation to celebrate together. This is a connection drawn from the text, not a claim about the songwriter’s stated inspiration.
Reflection
What do you bring into gathered worship: expectation, distraction, gratitude or weariness? Before your next service, name one reason to thank God and pray for someone who will worship beside you. Let the song’s shared celebration turn your attention toward both God and the people around you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is “We Will Run” about?
It portrays a worshipping community approaching God with joy, celebrating his presence, faithfulness and salvation.
Which Bible passage connects with the song?
Psalm 132:8–9, 13–16 closely parallels its images of God’s resting place, righteousness, Zion and joyful worship.