ARMED
FOR
BATTLE (
Begin
immediately
with
one
solo
male
lead
over
deep
piano,
low
atmospheric
pads,
and
a
restrained
African
rhythmic
pulse.
No
instrumental
intro.
No
other
voice.)
I
will
not
fear
the
darkness
I
will
not
bow
to
fear
The
Lord
of
Hosts
is
with
me
My
God
is
always
near
Though
the
battle
rages
around
me
Though
the
enemy
may
rise
I
will
stand
upon
Your
promise
I
will
trust
in
Your
Name
You
are
my
strength
and
fortress
My
refuge
in
the
storm
You
are
the
shield
around
me
You
keep
my
spirit
strong
Your
Word
becomes
my
weapon
Your
truth
becomes
my
light
I
will
stand
upon
the
Rock
And
I
will
win
the
fight (
The
African
rhythm
begins
to
build.
Modern
studio
drums,
melodic
bass,
shakers,
congas,
hand
claps,
highlife
guitar
and
subtle
saxophone
fills
enter.)
I
am
armed
for
battle
I
am
standing
in
Your
Name
I
am
covered
by
Your
power
I
will
never
be
ashamed
I
have
faith
as
my
shield
Your
Word
is
in
my
hand
The
battle
belongs
to
Jesus
And
in
Him
I
firmly
stand
Put
on
the
armor
of
God
Let
righteousness
guard
my
heart
With
the
belt
of
truth
around
me
I
will
never
fall
apart
The
Gospel
is
my
footing
Peace
beneath
my
feet
Faith
becomes
my
shield,
Lord
Against
the
enemy
Salvation
guards
my
mind
Your
Word
becomes
my
sword
I
pray
in
every
season
And
I
stand
upon
the
Lord
I
will
not
fight
in
my
strength
I
will
not
trust
my
own
The
victory
belongs
to
Jesus
The
battle
is
His
alone (
Saxophone
gives
a
short
soulful
response.
The
drums
and
percussion
become
stronger.)
I
am
armed
for
battle
I
am
standing
in
Your
Name
I
am
covered
by
Your
power
I
will
never
be
ashamed
I
have
faith
as
my
shield
Your
Word
is
in
my
hand
The
battle
belongs
to
Jesus
And
in
Him
I
firmly
stand (
Music
drops
to
deep
piano,
soft
pads
and
subtle
bass.
The
solo
lead
becomes
intimate
and
prayerful.)
When
I
cannot
see
the
way
You
are
already
there
When
the
night
becomes
the
longest
I
know
You
hear
my
prayer
When
my
strength
begins
to
fail
Your
grace
will
carry
me
I
lift
my
eyes
toward
heaven
For
my
help
comes
from
You
No
weapon
formed
against
me
Will
prosper
in
my
life
I
stand
beneath
Your
covering
I
walk
within
Your
light
The
Lord
is
my
defender
The
Lord
is
my
shield
I
will
not
fear
the
darkness
My
God
has
won
the
field (
The
African
groove
gradually
returns.
Saxophone
rises
between
the
vocal
phrases.)
Armed
for
battle!
Standing
in
the
Name
of
Jesus!
Armed
for
battle!
Covered
by
the
blood
of
Jesus!
I
will
stand!
I
will
pray!
I
will
trust
the
Word
of
God!
The
battle
belongs
to
Jesus!
And
the
victory
belongs
to
God!
Every
stronghold
must
come
down
Every
chain
must
break
Not
by
power,
not
by
might
But
by
Your
Spirit,
Lord
Every
lie
must
bow
to
truth
Every
fear
must
bow
to
faith
Jesus
Christ
is
Lord
forever
And
Your
Kingdom
will
remain (
Full
African
Gospel
praise
arrangement.
Powerful
studio
drums,
bass,
percussion,
guitar
and
expressive
saxophone
drive
the
climax.)
I
will
stand!
I
will
stand!
I
will
stand
in
Christ! (
Full
African
Gospel
praise
arrangement.
Powerful
studio
drums,
bass,
percussion,
guitar
and
expressive
saxophone
drive
the
climax.)
I
will
stand!
I
will
stand!
I
will
stand
in
Christ!
I
will
not
retreat
I
will
not
be
moved
I
will
hold
the
Word
of
God
I
will
trust
in
You
The
Lord
is
my
strength!
The
Lord
is
my
shield!
The
Lord
is
my
salvation!
I
will
not
fear!
Jesus
is
victorious
Jesus
has
overcome
Jesus
is
my
defender
Jesus,
the
Holy
One
Jesus,
the
Holy
One (
The
rhythm
gradually
strips
back,
leaving
piano,
soft
pads
and
a
final
gentle
saxophone
phrase.)
The
battle
belongs
to
You...
The
victory
belongs
to
You...
The
battle
belongs
to
You...
The
victory
belongs
to
You...
I
am
armed
in
Your
presence...
I
am
standing
in
Your
Name...
Jesus...
My
King...
My
Defender...
Forever...
Amen. (
Soft
piano
and
atmospheric
pads
fade
naturally.)