Down in Babylon, in captivity

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Down in Babylon, in captivity,
  Oh, the Lord has stirred our spirit up!
Scattered everywhere, without unity,
  Oh, the Lord has stirred our spirit up!
    Stirred up! Stirred up!
    Oh, the Lord has stirred our spirit up!
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Up from Babylon, where the sects abound,
  From division we must all rise up!
Brothers, Babylon’s not the proper ground;
  From division we must all rise up!
    Rise up! Rise up!
    From division we must all rise up!
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To Jerusalem, from captivity,
  God is with us, let us all go up!
To the one unique ground of unity,
  God is with us, let us all go up!
    Go up! Go up!
    God is with us, let us all go up!
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Platters full of Christ, bowls with Spirit filled—
  All the vessels of the Lord bring up!
Bring them to the church as the Lord has willed—
  All the vessels of the Lord bring up!
    Bring up! Bring up!
    All the vessels of the Lord bring up!
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In Jerusalem, chosen of the Lord,
  Now the temple of the Lord build up!
Serve with all the saints, share in one accord,
  Now the temple of the Lord build up!
    Build up! Build up!
    Now the temple of the Lord build up!
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Dec 31 2025
Jim Smith

Mansfield, Ohio, United States

I recently saw this definition of Babylon on line. I thought it was good.

Many interpret current world systems—[Christianity] marked by consumerism, political corruption, and idolatry (money, career, status)—as reflecting aspects of end-time Babylon, urging believers to invest in eternity rather than perishable worldly rewards.

In Babylon there is utter confusion. It is full of idolatry. The saints are divided everywhere. At the same time Satan is trying to build up something but it is a counterfeit.

We must come out of her for the sake of unity. We must return to the place God has chosen. That is Jerusalem which is the church. Only in the place of oneness can the Lord build His temple, His dwelling place. Oh we need our spirit to be stirred up! I got some light from this song. Over the years I fear my sight has dimmed. Oh Lord stir my spirit up!

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May 11 2021
Janet Owusu Ansah Oduro Bennett

Cherry Hill, New Jersey, United States

Hallelujah! Let’s be stirred up! Rise up! And Build up the body of Christ our Lord! Amen!

Lord Jesus we love You!

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Nov 24 2020
Olivia Tadros

Cairo, Egypt

Stir up! Rise up! Go up! Bring up! Build up!

Amen Lord here we are, fulfill your heart's desire in us.

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Aug 15 2019
Fernando

New York City, New York, United States

Please pray for my church Bethsaida Christian Fellowship here in New York City at Washington Heights for us to not be lukewarm and be on fire for Jesus Christ and come together and be one in mind !

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Jul 13 2019
Eilliw Sphabmixay

San Diego, California, United States

Lord may we serve with all of our brothers and sisters!

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Mar 23 2019
Sara Z 🌻

NJ, New Jersey, United States

Oh Lord! Out of Babylon! That is where we are! Lord build Your church. Build up, build up - the Saints stand with You dear Lord. Thank You for building us up! 💛

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Jun 21 2014
Remediosimperio Elibado

Cabanatuan City, Nuevaecija, Philippines

It's so really beautiful.

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May 2 2009
Chris Shyy

Midlothian, Virginia, United States

Rise up! Rise up! This is probably my favorite hymn. Plus, it is a great hymn to start any meeting or conference.

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