Acclaimed worship collective CityAlight returns with a brand-new single, “Rise with the Sun,” written by Rich Thompson, Jonny Robinson, and Tim Challies. Known globally for crafting biblically rich, gospel-centered worship songs, CityAlight delivers yet another powerful anthem designed to equip the church with timeless truths set to heartfelt melodies.

“Rise with the Sun” is a stirring call to awaken each day with fresh praise, lifting eyes and hearts to the steadfast love of God. With poetic lyrics rooted in Scripture and an uplifting arrangement, the song points believers to the unchanging faithfulness of Christ who renews mercy with every morning.

CityAlight’s signature simplicity and congregational accessibility shine through in this track, making it a song that churches everywhere can easily embrace in both personal devotion and corporate worship.

The single continues CityAlight’s mission of writing songs with theological depth and spiritual clarity, echoing their vision to serve the global church with music that is Christ-centered, timeless, and singable.

“Rise with the Sun” is now available on all streaming platforms and digital music outlets worldwide.

CityAlight - Rise with the Sun Lyrics

Verse 1:
There’s a song that’s sung through the nations
Of joyful thanks to the king,
Where the countless saints who are rescued 
Praise Jesus who set them all free

Verse 2:
Hear the anthem sung in the islands
Where sun first touches the earth,
Over land and sea it advances
Now joined by the saints of this church

Chorus:
Rise with the sun
Lift up his name
All through the earth
We sing out his praise
East to the west
Night to the day
Join in the song
And sing out his praise

Verse 3:
I will add my voice to the chorus
Of many people and tongues,
For we share the gift of salvation
And share in the life yet to come

Chorus:
Rise with the sun
Lift up his name
All through the earth
We sing out his praise
East to the west
Night to the day
Join in the song
And sing out his praise

Bridge:
And the church will sing
Tambu (Fijian)
Heilig (German) 
Oli (Australian Creole) 
are you Lord
You’re the lamb who was slain,
We lift up your name

And the church will sing
Shèngjié (Mandarin) 
Santo (Spanish)
Kadosh (Hebrew) 
are you Lord
You’re the king who was raised,
We lift up your name

We will always sing 
Holy, holy, holy are you Lord
Now you reign evermore,
We lift up your name
Over all of the world,
We lift up your name

Chorus:
Rise with the sun
Lift up his name
All through the earth
We sing out his praise
East to the west
Night to the day
Join in the song
And sing out his praise
Come sing out his praise