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Alive
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Aug 9, 2026 updated
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Israel Houghton's 'Alive' is a live worship anthem celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The song declares His victory over death and the freedom believers receive through His sacrifice. With repetitive, joyful hallelujahs, it emphasizes that Jesus is alive across every nation and language, uniting believers in praise. The lyrics also touch on personal redemption, noting that He conquered death so we could live and paid our debts so we are free. It's a triumphant, global proclamation of Easter's core message, designed to inspire congregational worship and thanksgiving.
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From one generation to another
We declare the famous name of Jesus (Jesus)
Celebrate His resurrection power
Gave His life so we could live in freedom (freedom)
In every nation, He is alive
In every language it's the same hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Jesus Is Alive
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Jesus Is Alive, Alive, Alive all over the world
Alive, Alive, Alive all over the world
Alive, Alive, Alive all over the world
Alive, Alive, ALIVE
From one generation to another
We declare the famous name of Jesus (Jesus)
Celebrate His resurrection power
Gave His life so we could live in freedom (freedom)
In every nation, He is alive
In every language it's the same hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Jesus Is Alive
Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Jesus Is Alive
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Jesus Is Alive
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Hallelujah, Hallelujah
Jesus Is Alive, Alive, Alive all over the world
Alive, Alive, Alive all over the world
Alive, Alive, Alive all over the world
Alive, Alive, ALIVE
He conquered death-so I could live
He payed my debts-now I'm free [x3]
In every nation, He is alive
In every language it's the same hallelujah
Jesus Is Alive, Alive, Alive all over the world