Co-written with CityAlight's Rich Thompson & Jonny Robinson, "Rise My Soul, The Lord Is Risen" is a soul-stirring anthem that calls Christians to remember the truth of Jesus’ resurrection and to sing of the empty grave.
A Note from co-writer Rich Thompson (CityAlight):
“One of the most critical things to ‘talk to ourselves’ about is the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It impacts everything. To the degree that we dwell and meditate and internalise the resurrection, to that degree will we be able to live a joyful, peaceful and hopeful life.
This is a song that is intended to help us do that. It is a reminder to our souls to remember once more the truth of the resurrection and how it impacts our full lives. ‘Come behold the empty grave’ for there you can be reminded that the boast of death is silent, that tears will turn to glory soon, and that our lives belong to heaven.”
A veteran songwriter and Christian musician, Matt Papa has carved an even more unique space for himself as one of the world’s top modern-day hymn writers. With songs like, “His Mercy Is More”, “Christ Our Hope In Life And Death” and “Come Behold The Wondrous Mystery”, Matt tours regularly across the U.S. as a songwriter with Getty Music and frequently guests on their tours. A three-time Dove Award nominated artist, Matt is on a mission to write songs that are singable, beautiful, and timeless. He currently serves as an artist-in-residence at Marco Presbyterian Church in Marco Island, FL, and most of all, is a husband, and a father to 5 beautiful children.
Matt Boswell is lead pastor of The Trails Church in North Texas and the President of Doxology & Theology. He is an author and hymnwriter, known for songs including “His Mercy is More” and “Come Behold the Wondrous Mystery”. Boswell earned his MA in Christian Ministry, ThM in Biblical Spirituality, and PhD in Christian Worship from Southern Seminary. He lives in Texas with his wife and four kids.
For over a decade, Keith and Kristyn Getty have occupied a unique space in the world of music as pre-eminent modern hymn writers with hymns such as “In Christ Alone” among the 32 songs in the CCLI top 500 between the USA and UK. Born in Northern Ireland, the award-winning artists became the first musicians of the modern era to be given the OBE from Queen Elizabeth II for service to music and hymn writing.
They have become ambassadors for the genre, from their “Sing” book and Conference which welcomes over 15,000 people in Nashville every year, to performing for Presidents and Prime Ministers, a hymn tour and Christmas tour which plays annually at Carnegie Hall and Kennedy Center (as well as two TV specials on PBS and TBN), as well as founding a publishing company, record label, and online learning site for a new generation of writers and church musicians. Keith and Kristyn live between Northern Ireland and Nashville with their four daughters.
