A Heartfelt Declaration of Faith and Surrender

Hillsong Young & Free's song "The Stand" is a powerful anthem of faith, surrender, and worship. The lyrics begin by acknowledging the divine act of creation, where God stands before the universe, holding eternity in His hands and speaking the earth into existence. This imagery sets the stage for the song's central theme: the awe-inspiring power and majesty of God. The singer's soul is moved to stand in reverence and gratitude for this divine act.

The song then shifts to a more personal reflection, where the singer acknowledges their own failures and sins. The lyrics describe how Jesus stood before these failures, carrying the cross and the weight of sin on His shoulders. This act of sacrifice and redemption is met with a response of standing in awe and surrender. The repeated refrain, "So I'll stand, with arms high and heart abandoned, in awe of the one who gave it all," captures the essence of worship and total surrender to God.

In the final verses, the singer speaks of walking in salvation, with God's spirit alive within them. This life is dedicated to declaring God's promises, and the soul is once again moved to stand in reverence. The song concludes with a rhetorical question, "What can I say? And what can I do? But offer this heart, oh, God, completely to you," emphasizing the theme of complete and heartfelt surrender. The lyrics of "The Stand" encapsulate a journey of faith, from recognizing God's creation and sacrifice to living a life of worship and surrender.

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  2. Alive
  3. Brighter
  4. To My Knees
  5. Days Gone By
  6. Need Your Love
  7. Back To Life
  8. Face to Face
  9. Selah III (Fruits Of The Spirit)
  10. Glimpse
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