Faith is rising tonight
Faith is rising tonight
Faith is rising tonight
Everyone needs compassion
A love that's never failing
Let mercy fall on me
Everyone needs forgiveness
The kindness of a Savior
The hope of nations, yeah
Everyone
Savior (he can move the mountains)
(My God is mighty to save)
(He is mighty to save)
(Forever author of salvation)
(He rose and conquered the grave)
(Jesus conquered the grave) yeah
So take me as you find me
All my fears and failures
And fill my life again
I give my life to follow
Everything I believe in
Now I surrender
I surrender
Savior
Savior, he can move the mountains
Our God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave, Savior
Savior, he can move the mountains
Our God is mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave
(Yeah)
(Oh) shine your light
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory of the risen King
Jesus
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory of the risen King, Savior
Savior (he can move the mountains) lift it up
(My God is mighty to save)
(He is mighty to save)
(Forever author of salvation)
(He rose and conquered the grave)
He conquered the grave
(Jesus conquered the grave) Savior
Savior (he can move the mountains)
He can move the mountains
(My God is) mighty to save
He is mighty to save
Forever author of salvation
He rose and conquered the grave
Jesus conquered the grave, shine your light
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory of the risen King
Jesus
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory of the risen King
Shine your light
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory of the risen King
Jesus
Shine your light and let the whole world see
We're singing for the glory of the risen King
A lot to celebrate tonight
Shine your light
Shine your light on me
Shine your light on me
Shine your light on me
Shine your light on me
Shine your light
Shine your light on me
Shine your light on me
Shine your light on me
Shine your light on me
We're showing how good he is
Where you're at, just lift it up
Thank you, God
We celebrate you tonight, oh
Oh, Abba Father
Oh
We love you, God
About This Song
"Mighty To Save" is a powerful contemporary Christian anthem that transforms personal desperation into collective worship and declaration of divine power. The song begins with an intimate confession of universal human need-compassion, forgiveness, and mercy-before exploding into a triumphant proclamation of God's ability to overcome impossible circumstances. At its core, the track explores the paradox of human weakness meeting divine strength, with the repeated phrase "faith is rising" serving as both a personal testimony and a congregational rallying cry. The lyrics move from individual vulnerability ("let mercy fall on me") to cosmic victory ("conquered the grave"), creating a narrative arc that mirrors the Christian journey from brokenness to redemption. Musically, the song builds from contemplative verses to soaring, anthemic choruses featuring driving drums, layered vocals, and Michael W. Smith's signature piano work, creating an arena-rock atmosphere within a worship context. The production emphasizes communal participation, with call-and-response elements and repetitive, easily singable hooks that invite listeners to join the declaration of faith. The song resonated deeply with Christian audiences because it addressed real human frailty while offering concrete hope through vivid imagery of mountain-moving power and death-conquering victory. Its success lay in bridging the gap between personal struggle and corporate worship, giving voice to both individual doubt and collective confidence in divine intervention.
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