The words for this hymn were written by Charles Wesley in 1742.  A new upbeat version is popular today with music and a chorus added by indelible Grace.  Whatever the music, the words are a strong reminder that Jesus always lives to intercede for his brothers, God’s children (Hebrews 7.25).

 

Arise, my soul, arise, shake off your guilty fears, the bleeding Sacrifice in my behalf appears: before the throne my Surety stands, before the throne my Surety stands, my name is written on his hands.

CHORUS:  Arise, arise, arise, arise, my soul arise.  Arise, arise, arise, arise my soul arise.  Shake off your guilty fears and rise.

He ever lives above, for me to intercede, his all redeeming love, his precious blood to plead; his blood atoned for every race, his blood atoned for every race, and sprinkles now the throne of grace.

Five bleeding wounds he bears, received on Calvary; they pour effectual prayers, they strongly plead for me.  “Forgive him, O forgive,” they cry, “forgive him, O forgive,” they cry, “nor let that ransomed sinner die!”

My God is reconciled; his pardoning voice I hear; he owns me for his child, I can no longer fear; with confidence I now draw nigh, with confidence I now draw nigh, and “Father, Abba, Father!” cry.