Rising (A Song Of Ascent)

Verse 1
A shout is in our hearts and laughter fills our mouths
You have been good to us, You are faithful
We planted years of tears, we can't believe the joy
You have been good to us, You are faithful
Oh, Oh

Chorus
We are rising, in your rising
singing freedom songs, freedom songs
Throw off your mourning, this is for dancing
singing freedom songs, freedom songs

Verse 2
Now we are dreaming dreams of more than we can see
You have been good to us, You are faithful
Our hearts have been unchained, it's time to celebrate
You have been good to us, You are faithful
Oh, Oh

Bridge
Our clinched fists raise and slowly open
to the God that saves, and heals the broken