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Son Of God

By Chris Renzema

600 views Sep 14, 2026 updated I'll Be the Branches album Verified editorial review

Song Meaning

Chris Renzema lists what didn't accomplish the restoration he's celebrating before naming what did — "not by governments nor fire," "not by medicine nor idols," "not by silver nor by gold." Each verse rules out the usual sources of hope before crediting "the One who left His throne" instead.

His chorus turns cosmic rather than staying personal: "we've seen graves and oceans bow before human feet, dawn is breaking now, darkness must retreat." Renzema isn't just describing a private spiritual experience — he's describing creation itself responding to a presence that's actually walking among people.

Isaiah promises that people walking in darkness will see "a great light" in Isaiah 9:2, and Paul writes in Colossians 1:15-20 that all things were created by Christ and hold together in him, a King with authority over more than just human affairs. Renzema's repeated declaration — "He's alive among us" — treats the incarnation less as ancient history and more as a present, ongoing fact.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

[Verse 1]

We have seen the glory of the Lord rise with broken lives restored

But not by governments nor fire

We have felt the touch of heavens hands mend the bones and hearts of man

But not by medicine nor idols

We have tasted mercy undeserved, bought for the children of the earth

But not by silver nor by gold, but by the One who left His throne


[Chorus]

Ooh we've seen graves and oceans bow

Before human feet, dawn is breaking now

Darkness must retreat for the Son of God, He walks among us


[Verse 2]

We have heard the promise of a land where war will cease from among men

But not by presidents nor trials

We have seen the greatness of our King, hope that all will be redeemed

But not by military might, but by the Man who bled and died


[Chorus]

Ooh we've seen graves and oceans bow

Before human feet, dawn is breaking now

Darkness must retreat for the Son of God, He walks among us


[Chorus]

Ooh we've seen signs and wonders here

Held in human hands, a Kingdom carried near

Scorning hells demands for the Son of God's alive among us


[Verse 3]

Oh

He's alive among us

He's alive among us, oh-oh-oh-oh


[Chorus]

Ooh we've seen graves and oceans bow

Before human feet, dawn is breaking now

Darkness must retreat for the Son of God, He walks among us


[Chorus]

Ooh we've seen signs and wonders here

Held in human hands, a Kingdom carried near

Scorning hells demands for the Son of God's alive among us


[Verse 4]

Yeah, He's alive among us

He's alive among us

The Son of God's alive among us

He's alive among us

The Son of God's alive among us

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