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Stand Up For Jesus - song and lyrics by Carlene Davis - Spotify

The lyrics urge believers to be "soldiers of the cross," calling for courage and conviction in the face of spiritual adversity. Stand Up for Jesus - Carlene Davis (al)

"Stand Up for Jesus" holds deep personal significance for Davis. Originally a secular reggae star with hits like "Winnie Mandela" and "Dial My Number," her career shifted toward gospel after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996 . Following her recovery, she dedicated her music to her faith, releasing Vessel as her first major gospel project. Stand Up For Jesus - song and lyrics

The song features a high-energy tempo (approx. 196 BPM) that maintains the "martial" feel of the original hymn while incorporating reggae bass lines and brass arrangements by Dean Fraser . Following her recovery, she dedicated her music to

The track is a reggae-infused rendition of the classic American hymn written by George Duffield Jr. in 1858. Duffield was inspired by the final words of Rev. Dudley Tyng, a preacher and abolitionist who, following a tragic accident, told his colleagues: "Tell them, 'Let us all stand up for Jesus'".

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Stand Up For Jesus - song and lyrics by Carlene Davis - Spotify

The lyrics urge believers to be "soldiers of the cross," calling for courage and conviction in the face of spiritual adversity.

"Stand Up for Jesus" holds deep personal significance for Davis. Originally a secular reggae star with hits like "Winnie Mandela" and "Dial My Number," her career shifted toward gospel after she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1996 . Following her recovery, she dedicated her music to her faith, releasing Vessel as her first major gospel project.

The song features a high-energy tempo (approx. 196 BPM) that maintains the "martial" feel of the original hymn while incorporating reggae bass lines and brass arrangements by Dean Fraser .

The track is a reggae-infused rendition of the classic American hymn written by George Duffield Jr. in 1858. Duffield was inspired by the final words of Rev. Dudley Tyng, a preacher and abolitionist who, following a tragic accident, told his colleagues: "Tell them, 'Let us all stand up for Jesus'".