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Song History
Words & Music: Dennis Jernigan
Received: May 23, 2013
When Moore, OK was devastated by a tornado
in May of 2013, Governor Mary Fallin called for
a public memorial service for the 24 people killed
by the storm and to encourage those who lost
so much. She asked if I would lead worship and
minister at that service. As I thought about it,
I knew there were certain songs that the Lord
would have me use in worship. And almost a
s immediately I began to hear the phrase ‘we will rise’
ringing over and over in my head. The following
morning this song was born. I was born in Oklahoma.
I have raised my family in Oklahoma. I have lived
here my entire life. I LOVE Oklahoma. It is a
paradise and refuge for me. I love the people of
this state..and when one hurts we all hurt.
This song is for the entire state...but I think
anyone would be encouraged by the message.
Dennis Jernigan
Do not rejoice over me, O my enemy.
Though I fall I will rise;
Though I dwell in darkness, the LORD is a light for me.
Micah 7:8 NASB
Verse
When the storms of life blow through
They can knock us to our knees
Leaving life in shambles
Leaving pain and much debris
Time for grieving losses
Time for wiping tears from eyes
Time for getting up from where we fell
And time to rise
Chorus
We will rise! We will rise!
Sure as sun in Oklahoma skies!
We will rise though the road be rough and long!
We will rise, live or die,
Shoulder to shoulder, side by side!
We will rise! We will rise!
Yes, we will rise! rise!
Verse
Though we may be wounded
We are still people of choice
Choosing to give thanks for life
And choosing to rejoice!
Though our faith be tested
We have come to realize
By God's grace and by His mercy we will rise
Chorus
We will rise! We will rise!
Sure as sun in Oklahoma skies!
We will rise though the road be rough and long!
We will rise, live or die,
Shoulder to shoulder, side by side!
We will rise! We will rise!
Yes, we will rise! rise!
Bridge
From the Cookson Hills to the Kiamichi Mountains
All the way across to the mighty Wichitas,
Up into the panhandle to the Black Mesa
Oklahoma people are Oklahoma strong!
From the Boiling Springs and the Alabaster Caverns,
From the northern plains to refreshing Turner Falls
Oklahoma people bearing Oklahoma burdens!
Oklahoma people are Oklahoma strong!
Chorus
We will rise! We will rise!
Sure as sun in Oklahoma skies!
We will rise though the road be rough and long!
We will rise, live or die,
Shoulder to shoulder, side by side!
We will rise! We will rise!
Yes, we will rise! rise!
Words & Music: Dennis Jernigan
May 23, 2013
For the people of Moore, OK
For Oklahoma...
Words & Music: Dennis Jernigan
©2013 Shepherd's Heart Music, Inc.
We Will Rise Lead Sheet
