a baby in a manger the town of bethlehem the wise men had the heart to know he was the great i am they crossed the desert many miles to kneel down at his feet the star that led them seemed to tell them what had come to be the son s gonna rise and shine make the lame walk the deaf talk and give sight back to the blind bring a light into the darkness no one can deny as sure as there s a heaven the son s gonna rise and shine at the age of thirty three the prophecy fulfilled on the cross at calvary his blood for man was spilled the sky was black as midnight but neath the dark and gloom voices rang and angels sang dancing round the tomb the sons s gonna rise and shine he ll take away the keys of death the grave will loose it s bind hell will be defeated in three days of time on resurrection morning the son s gonna rise and shine it s been two thousand years but the story s still the same for those who will believe in him and call upon his name the son s gonna rise and shine heal the sick raise the dead the savior of mankind the day will soon be dawning will be the end of time king of kings lord of lords the son s gonna rise and shine jesus son of glory will save your soul and mine brother are you ready the son s gonna rise and shine