Children love to sing this song but seldom fully understand it. Consider explaining these words and concepts to the children as you practice the song.
| arose | came up from - For example, He arose from the water means he came up out of the water. Jesus came up out of the grave. |
| triumph | a winning or a victory - In a battle, the winner triumphs over the loser. |
| foes | enemies |
| victor | winner |
| dark domain | an evil kingdom or place - Satan's evil place which we call hell. |
| saints | people who belong to God |
| reign | rule - The King of England reigns (rules) over England. |
| prey | captive or victim - The bird is the prey of the cat who is about to eat it. |
| bars | what holds us in - Here it is talking about sin and death. Jesus tore the bars of sin and death away so we can be free. |