It was written by English sound engineer, singer and Christian song-writer Martin James Smith (b 1970). It was performed and recorded by Smith's band, Delirious? and first published by Curious? Music UK in 1995. Since then, it has been covered by a number of other artists and groups.
With meter 7.7.7.7 with refrain, the tune is sometimes called SMITH.
The song starts with a five-line chorus, and this is repeated after each of the four verses. A rough outline is:
With meter 7.7.7.7 with refrain, the tune is sometimes called SMITH.
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Examples
Professionally produced praise band video:
Solo singer self-accompanied on guitar:
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website.The song starts with a five-line chorus, and this is repeated after each of the four verses. A rough outline is:
1 Men of faith, rise up and sing ...
Chorus:
Shout to the north and the south
Sing to the east and the west
Jesus is saviour to all,
He is Lord of heaven and earth.
2 Rise up women of the truth ....
Bridge:
We've been through fire, we've been through rain ....
3 Rise up church with broken wings ...
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