Hillsong Worship

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I cast my mind to Calvary
Where Jesus bled and died for me
I see His wounds, His hands, His feet
My Saviour on that cursed tree

[Verse 2]
His body bound and drenched in tears
They laid Him down in Joseph's tomb
The entrance sealed by heavy stone
Messiah still and all alone

[Chorus]
O praise the Name of the Lord, our God
O praise His Name forevermore
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord, oh Lord, our God

[Verse 3]
Then on the third at break of dawn
The Son of heaven rose again
O trampled death, where is your sting?
The angels roar for Christ the King

[Chorus]
O praise the Name of the Lord, our God
O praise His Name forevermore
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord, oh Lord, our God
[Verse 4]
He shall return in robes of white
The blazing sun shall pierce the night
And I will rise among the saints
My gaze transfixed on Jesus' face

[Chorus]
O praise the Name of the Lord, our God
O praise His Name forevermore
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord, oh Lord, our God
O praise the Name of the Lord, our God
O praise His Name forevermore
For endless days we will sing Your praise
Oh Lord, oh Lord, our God
Oh Lord, oh Lord, our GodEmbed

O Praise The Name (Anástasis) is one of the most popular songs in the Hillsong Worship repertoire. As a content writer and music expert, I can attest to the fact that the song is a timeless classic that tells the story of the greatest love story in history - the story of the Cross and of Christ's resurrection.

About O Praise The Name (Anástasis)

O Praise The Name (Anástasis) was released as a free single for Easter in 2015. The song is the opening track of the new album Open Heaven/River Wild. The Greek word "Anástasis" means resurrection, and the song revolves around this theme. According to the YouTube description, this song tells a timeless story and helps us remember it anew while reflecting on it in a different way.

The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics: "I cast my mind to Calvary where Jesus bled and died for me. I see His wounds, His hands, His feet - my Savior on that cursed tree." These lines remind us of Christ's sacrifice on the Cross and the love that led Him to pay the ultimate price for our sins.

The verses then lead us to Christ's resurrection with the lines "His body bound and drenched in tears - they laid Him down in Joseph's tomb. The entrance sealed by heavy stone - Messiah still and all alone." These lines evoke the solemnity of Christ's burial and the darkness that seemed to engulf the world following His death. But the chorus signals a change - "Oh praise the Name of the Lord our God - oh praise His Name forevermore, for endless days we will sing Your praise, oh Lord, oh Lord our God."

The chorus is a joyful proclamation of Christ's victory over death. It is a call to praise and worship God for His love and mercy, and for the hope that we have in Christ's resurrection. The second verse picks up from where the first left off: "Then on the third at break of dawn, the Son of heaven rose again. Oh trampled death, where is your sting? The angels roar for Christ the King."

The second chorus reinforces the message of the first - "Oh praise the Name of the Lord our God - oh praise His Name forevermore, for endless days we will sing Your praise, oh Lord, oh Lord our God." The bridge of the song takes us deeper into the theology of Christ's resurrection with the lines "He shall return in robes of white, the blazing sun shall pierce the night. And I will rise among the saints, my gaze transfixed on Jesus' face."

The song ends with another chorus, affirming our faith and hope in Christ's resurrection - "Oh praise the Name of the Lord our God - oh praise His Name forevermore, for endless days we will sing Your praise, oh Lord, oh Lord our God."

In sum, O Praise The Name (Anástasis) is a beautiful and powerful song that reminds us of Christ's love and sacrifice. The poetic language and stirring melody make it an unforgettable piece of music that continues to inspire and move audiences around the world. It is a fitting tribute to the greatest story ever told, and a reminder of the hope and joy that come from faith in Christ.

• Release Date: April 21, 2015
• Artist: Hillsong Worship