Ezra

Lyrics by NƐØSHØ Music and Vocals by AI Lyrics: [Verse 1] By the rivers of Babylon we wept in chains, Harps on the willows, hearts full of ache. Seventy years in a foreign land, Dust on the promise You made to Abraham. But kingdoms rise and kingdoms fall, And You still move the hearts of kings. You whispered into Persia’s throne, And stirred the soul of Cyrus the Great. He wrote it down in royal ink: “Let Judah rise, let the temple begin. Take back the gold, take back the flame, Rebuild the house of Yahweh’s Name.” [Chorus] Let us go up, let us return, From ashes and exile the altar will burn. Stone upon stone, tear upon tear, You were faithful through every year. Though we were scattered, though we were torn, Mercy was waiting the day we were reborn. Let us go up, O Zion, wake up The Lord restores what the fire broke up. [Verse 2] Under the hand of Zerubbabel and the priest Jeshua, They carried hope through desert heat. Thousands returned with trembling praise, Foundations laid in ancient place. Trumpets cried and cymbals rang, Young men shouted, old men wept. For some remembered Solomon’s walls, The glory that their fathers kept. But enemies circled like gathering night, Whispers of fear, letters of spite. Work was halted, hands grew weak, Years of silence, faith grown thin. [Pre-Chorus] Then voices rose like fire in wind, Haggai and Zechariah called them again: “Consider your ways, lift your eyes, The Lord of Hosts is by your side!” [Chorus] Let us go up, let us rebuild, Not by power but by Your will. Hammer and hope in weary hands, Standing again on covenant land. Though nations rage and doubt surrounds, Your word is stronger than their sounds. Let us go up, O Zion, wake up The Lord restores what fear shut down. [Verse 3] Years rolled on like desert sand, Till a scribe rose with steady hand. Ezra, devoted to the Law, Set his heart to seek and draw From the scrolls of Moses’ flame, Teaching Israel once again. He traveled under Persian grace, With temple gifts and holy weight. When he arrived and saw the land, He tore his robe in grief and shame. For hearts had wandered far from truth, Holy seed in foreign roots. He fell upon his knees in prayer, Confession trembling in the air: “O God of mercy, we have strayed, Yet still Your steadfast love remains.” [Bridge] Not just walls of stone restored, But hearts returning to the Lord. The temple stood, but deeper still, You rebuilt surrendered will. From exile dust to sacred ground, From broken law to trumpet sound. You keep Your promise, age to age, Writing redemption on every page. [Final Chorus] Let us go up, let us remain, Guarding the altar, honoring Your Name. Through foreign lands and captive tears, You were faithful through the years. When we forgot, You remembered grace. When we were lost, You made a way. From Babylon to Jerusalem’s flame, You called Your people home again. Let us go up, O Zion rise up The Lord restores, the Lord rebuilds, The Lord is faithful still. [Outro] Stone upon stone, Word upon heart, Even in exile You never depart. The God who stirred a king’s decree Still writes His plans for you and me.