(Urban Contemporary Gospel – All Female Choir – ~3:30)
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[Intro – 0:00–0:20 | Choir + Band Build]
Choir (layered):
Rise… rise…
Rise and be blessed!
Ohhh, I am clothed in His light,
I am walking in strength…
(Band hits, groove sets in)
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[Verse 1 – 0:20–0:50 | Lead + Choir Echoes]
Lead: I walk in power, not my own (Yeah, yeah)
Choir: Not my own!
Lead: The Spirit moves in all I do (All I do!)
Lead: My faith is fire, my heart is steady (Ohhh)
Choir: Burning strong!
Lead: I am a vessel of God’s great truth (Truth, His truth!).
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[Pre-Chorus – 0:50–1:05 | Choir Harmonies + Echo]
Lead: When the weight is heavy,
I will not fall.
God’s hand is upon me,
He carries it all.
Choir echo: Carries it all!
Lead ad-lib: Yes He does, oh yes He does!
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[Chorus – 1:05–1:35 | Full Choir + Band]
Choir (unison, then harmonies):
Rise and be blessed (Blessed!),
The Lord is the strength that lives within me (Within me!).
I’m a woman of faith, a tower of strength,
And my life is a light for the world to know.
Lead ad-libs: I rise, I shine… His light is mine!
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[Verse 2 – 1:35–2:05 | Lead + Choir Call/Response]
Lead: I speak with wisdom born of heaven (Yeah!)
Choir: From above!
Lead: And shine His love in all I say (All I say!)
Lead: My hands bring healing, my words bring courage (Ohhh!)
Choir: Strength to all!
Lead: I’m living proof of His amazing grace (Grace, His grace!).
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[Pre-Chorus – 2:05–2:20 | Shortened]
Lead: Every step is guided,
I walk in His plan.
Grace flows through my spirit,
I’m held in His hand.
Choir echo: Held in His hand!
Lead ad-lib: Yes I am, oh yes I am!
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[Chorus – 2:20–2:50 | Choir + Lead Ad-libs Stronger]
Choir: Rise and be blessed (Blessed!),
The Lord is the strength that lives within me (Within me!).
I’m a woman of faith, a tower of strength,
And my life is a light for the world to know.
Lead ad-libs: Shining bright… shining bright… for the world to see!
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[Bridge / Vamp – 2:50–3:15 | Choir Repeat + Drive]
Choir (repeat):
Rise and be blessed! (Blessed!)
Rise and be blessed! (Blessed!)
Lead ad-libs:
I’m a vessel of mercy,
Anointed and free.
My faith is my weapon,
And my victory!
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[Final Chorus – 3:15–3:30 | Key Change, All Female Choir Full]
Choir (soaring harmonies):
Rise and be blessed (Blessed!),
The Lord is the strength that lives within me (Within me!).
I’m a woman of faith, a tower of strength,
And my life is a light for the world to know.
Lead ad-libs: Yes my life… my life is a light… shining His love!
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[Outro – 3:30 | Fade]
Choir (fading):
Rise and be blessed…
Rise and be blessed…
I am clothed in His light…
I am walking in strength…
(Band sustains, choir holds “strength” to finish)
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