Hallelujah, We Shall Rise

By J. E. Thomas

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1. In the resurrection morning,
When the trump of God shall sound,
We shall rise, Hallelujah! we shall rise!
Then the saints will come rejoicing
And no tears will e’er be found,
We shall rise, Hallelujah! we shall rise.
Refrain
We shall rise, Hallelujah! we shall rise!
Amen! We shall rise! Hallelujah!
In the resurrection morning,
When death’s prison bars are broken,
We shall rise, Hallelujah! We shall rise.
2. In the resurrection morning,
What a meeting it will be,
We shall rise, Hallelujah! we shall rise!
When our fathers and our mothers,
And our loved ones we shall see,
We shall rise, Hallelujah! we shall rise!
3. In the resurrection morning,
Blessèd thought it is to me,
We shall rise, Hallelujah! we shall rise!
I shall see my blessèd Savior,
Who so freely died for me,
We shall rise, Hallelujah! we shall rise!
4. In the resurrection morning,
We shall meet Him in the air,
We shall rise, Hallelujah! we shall rise!
And be carried up to glory,
To our home so bright and fair,
We shall rise, Hallelujah! we shall rise!

1 Thessalonians 4:16–17

About This Hymn

"Hallelujah! We Shall Rise" is a gospel hymn composed by J. E. Thomas in 1904. The hymn's lyrics celebrate the Christian hope of resurrection and eternal life, drawing inspiration from the apostle Paul's teachings in 1 Thessalonians 4:16–17. Thomas's composition emphasizes the joyous anticipation of meeting loved ones and the Savior in the afterlife.

The melody, also composed by Thomas, is characterized by its uplifting and triumphant tone, reflecting the theme of victory over death. The repeated refrain, "We shall rise, Hallelujah! we shall rise!" reinforces the central message of the hymn: the assurance of resurrection and eternal communion with God.

Over the years, "Hallelujah! We Shall Rise" has been included in various hymnals and continues to be sung in Christian communities, particularly during funerals and memorial services, as it offers comfort and hope in the promise of eternal life with Christ.

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  • Category: Hymn
  • Author/Writer: J. E. Thomas (1904)
  • Added: September 8, 2025
  • Last Updated: September 8, 2025
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