This Is War!

This Is War!

by Randy Doyle Hazlett

Words to this song-- a four section ballad. MAPPED FOR GENERAL MIDI with QuickTime v3.0 :

Choir (soprano in italics):
Glory, Glory and Honor. Ah-Ahh ...
Honor, Honor and Duty. Ah-Ahh ...
Glory, Glory and Honor. Ah-Ahh ...
Honor, Honor and Duty. Yes, this is War ...

Soloist:

• At the break of dawn, I rise from bed ready for the fight.
  I donned my shirt and tie once more, getting ready to do what's right.
  Guzzle down a cup of coffee.
  Read a bit of morning news.
  Kiss my wife and kids so softly.
  Feeling like I just can't lose.
  
  CHORUS:
  Every single move I make is for you and only you.
  Every mountain that I take is for you and only you.
  No matter what may come my way.
  I claim Your promise and obey.
  Only You. Only you. Only You.
  
  
• Grabbed my briefcase and my keys. I was headed for the door.
  My wife said you're not nearly ready. My husband, this is war... You need to
  Put on the Gospel armor.
  I've got my Gospel shoes.
  Breastplate of His righteousness.
  Tighten up the belt of truth.
  Helmet of salvation's plan.
  A shield of faith I lift up high.
  A sword so sharp for doing battle.
  Sound the trumpet and the battle cry.
  
  REPEAT CHORUS
  
  

1. I must have let ... my Jesus down.
   My shield of faith ... fell to the ground.
   I took what seemed .... a mortal blow.
   The enemy .... my life-long foe.
   
2. With bloody hand, ... I drew my sword.
   My only strength ... was from the Lord.
   The word of God, .... it pierced his soul.
   Through cold hard steel .... a fatal blow.
   
3. I struggled to ... my feet once more.
   I had to see ... the face that tore
   This precious gift .... of life from me.
   That wretched face .... my enemy.
   
4. In searing pain ... I knelt beside
   The massive frame ... of him who died.
   So unprepared .... for what I'd see.
   The face of pride .... my enemy.
   
5. I hurried home ... to say good-bye
   To those I love ... before I'd die.
   Almost melting.... in her embrace
   My wife met me .... with words of grace.
   
6. My husband, Dear, ... your work's not done
   While you've got breath ... to praise God's Son.
   Your family .... depends on you
   To finish strong .... as few men do.
   
7. She helped me with ... my Gospel shoes,
   The helmet strong ... which brings Good News.
   The breastplate of .... His righteousness,
   The belt of truth .... His holiness.
   
8. As I lifted ... my shield of faith,
   And spirit sword ... I felt His breath.
   I touched my side .... still unaware.
   My mortal wound, .... it was... not... there!!!
   
9. The battle rages ... I'll finish strong.
   And on which side ... do you belong?
   All are drafted. .... Need I say more.
   So dress the part, .... for this... is... war!!!
   

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