Lyrics · Matthew
Daughter, Arise
Matthew 9:18-26; Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56
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This song belongs to the Matthew collection. 8 recordings are available to play here, with the complete lyrics below.
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[Verse 1]
Jairus fell before Him,
A ruler with a father's plea:
"My little daughter lies at dying;
Come and lay Thy hand on she."
The crowd moved close around them,
Every step delayed by need.
One woman reached through twelve years' sorrow,
Touched the border secretly.
[Refrain]
Who touched Him in the pressing?
Power had gone forth in grace.
She came trembling, told the whole truth;
Peace replaced the hidden place.
Her faith had made her whole;
The long affliction lost its right.
But messengers were coming
With a darker word that night.
[Verse 2]
"Thy daughter is dead; trouble not."
Fear struck where the father stood.
Yet the journey kept on moving:
"Only believe" was understood.
Mourners laughed when death was named sleep;
The room was cleared of noise and scorn.
He took the child by hand,
And life returned before the morn.
[Chorus]
Daughter, arise.
Little one, open thine eyes.
Twelve years of life and twelve years of bleeding
Met in one road beneath crowded skies.
Daughter, arise.
Give her food; let wonder be wise.
Faith touched the hem, and mercy took hold;
Daughter, arise.

