Up For Jesus - Carlene Davis (al) — Stand
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'".