0312B STORM THE GATES (SONG OF THE WEEK)

STORM THE GATES 

(This song is from the same album as "Just One More," recorded by PAULINE WILLIAMS. I had forgotten about it over these years, but I really like the words, and the music is special to me, being one of those rare opportunities for jazz piano in a Christian song. Hope it strengthens your resolve and faith.)

Holy war. Losing ground.

A soldier of the Lord against the forces of the night.

Victorious Lord. I can hear His trumpet sound.

But still I cower back in sin and fright.

Woe. Woe.

I've seen enough!

I've had my fill of all the devil's killing.

He steals my peace and gladness and he

and he comes to take my soul

Gonna call the devil's bluff.

Defeated still. And I am unwilling

To let Christ win in heaven while I 

While I'm losing here below.

This means war! 

Give me the sword!

I need the shield of faith!

Prepare my feet with the gospel of peace.

The battle is the Lord's and it is mine to take.

I'll pray for peace. I'll take this fight.

I'll storm the gates of hell tonight!

Four billion souls are captive at this hour.

Waiting to be told. Waiting to find some piece of news.

Who will go? Who will share His holy power?

I'll get down on my knees and run

Run the devil into flight!

This means war! 

Give me the sword!

I need the shield of faith!

Prepare my feet with the gospel of peace.

The battle is the Lord's and it is mine to take.

I'll pray for peace. I'll take this fight.

I'll storm the gates of hell tonight!