Beneath The Waters (I Will Rise) – Hillsong Worship

"We were therefore buried with Him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, we too may live a new life." Romans 6:4 (NIV) The original idea for this song about the power and significance of baptism had been sitting on my laptop for a while, unfinished. The catalyst for completing the idea came when Pastor Brian shared that he had it on his heart to have a special baptism service at church. At our church we have the baptismal pool at the front of the auditorium and people are baptised as the congregation witness their declaration and worship with them. We set about finishing "Beneath the Waters (I Will Rise)" for this service so that people would have a declaration to sing as they rose from the waters of baptism. In its essence, this song is about rising to the new life Romans 6:4 speaks of as well as acknowledging the submission to Christ's Lordship that baptism represents. In a broader sense, however, it has become a powerful confession of faith and salvation that has found a place across the life of our church, not just in a baptism setting. - Scott Ligertwood 'Beneath The Waters (I Will Rise)' from the Hillsong Worship album 'Cornerstone' released in July 2012. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: http://smarturl.it/HillsongWorshipSub Stream/Share on Spotify: http://smarturl.it/HillsongWorship?IQ... Stay connected: http://www.facebook.com/hillsongworship | http://twitter.com/hillsongworship | http://instagram.com/hillsongworship | http://hillsong.com/worship Verse 1 This is my revelation Christ Jesus crucified Salvation through repentance At the cross on which He died Verse 2 Now here my absolution Forgiveness for my sin And I sink beneath the waters That Christ was buried in Chorus I will rise I will rise As Christ was raised to life Now in Him Now in Him I live Verse 3 I stand a new creation Baptised in blood and fire No fear of condemnation By faith I'm justified Bridge I rise as You are risen Declare Your rule and reign My life confess Your Lordship And glorify Your Name Your word it stands eternal Your kingdom knows no end Your praise goes on forever And on and on again No power can stand against You No curse assault Your throne No one can steal Your glory For it is Yours alone I stand to sing Your praises I stand to testify For I was dead in my sin But now I rise CCLI #: 6179573 © Hillsong Music 2012 Words & Music by Brooke Ligertwood and Scott Ligertwood