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Jesus Generation
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Jul 21, 2026 updated
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Hillsong United's song celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ and His exaltation as King. The lyrics call for the Earth to rejoice and acknowledge the risen King, who is lifted on clouds of praise. It speaks of believers rising with Him, the Son of righteousness, and the Earth trembling at the glory of heaven. The chorus envisions heaven opening wide and God's glory flooding the Earth with salvation, with nations taking His hand and standing in righteousness. The song emphasizes God's presence, declaring 'Emmanuel, God is with us' till the end, inspiring hope and anticipation of Christ's return.
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1st verse:
Let the Earth rejoice
See the risen King
On the clouds of praise
He's exalted forever
2nd verse:
We will rise with Him
Son of righteousness
And the Earth will shake
In the glory of heaven
Chorus:
See the heavens open wide
And His glory like a flood
Fill the earth with salvation
See the nations take His hand
And in righteousness, they stand
This is Jesus generation
2nd verse
Chorus
Glory, glory, glory, Emmanuel, God is with us (till the end)