He Will Rise Up

Ben Shive is a phenomenally talented artist. His first album, The Ill-Tempered Klavier, was released last year, and it showcases his musicianship in wonderful ways. It was given five stars by Christianity Today, a very uncommon occurrence, and unheard of for a freshman album. He's also a great guy- I've met him twice and both times he seemed more than interested in talking with Kristen and I (he even gave her some great recommendations for keyboards).

Before I go any further, here are two shameless plugs for Ben:
His Website
The Best Place to Buy This Album

All that said, this song has been on my mind and in my ears over the last few days. It's good perspective on my life and the events of the world happening all around us. Take a listen, and enjoy!



Every stone that makes you stumble
And cuts you when you fall
Every serpent here that strikes your heel
To curse you when you crawl
The King of Love one day will crush them all

And every sad seduction
And every clever lie
Every word that woos and wounds
The pilgrim children of the sky
The King of Love will break them by and by

And you will rise up in the end
You will rise up in the end
I know the night is cruel
But the day is coming soon
And you will rise up in the end

If a thief had come to plunder
When the children were alone
If he ravaged every daughter
And murdered every son

Would not their father see this?
Would not his anger burn?
Would he not repay the tyrant
In the day of his return?

Await, await the day of his return

Cause he will rise up in the end
He will rise up in the end
I know you need a savior
And he is patient in his anger
But he will rise up in the end

And when the stars come crash into the sea
When the high and mighty fall down on their knees
When you see the sun descending in the sky
The chains of death will fall around your feet

But you will rise up in the end
You will rise up in the end
You will rise up in the end