Dennis Jernigan - Run To The Battle Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1:
So many falling all along the way
So many soldiers weary from the fray
So many blinded cowering in fear
Let's be reminded that our God is here and we win
Even when the darkness grows we win
Even our enemy knows that we win
Just what are we waiting for
The battle is the Lord's
Chorus:
Run to the battle
Run into the fight
Enemy defeated
And scattered by the Light
We win the battle
Oh we win the war
Enemy defeated
The battle
The battle is the Lord's
Verse 2:
We have the vict'ry
It is guaranteed
Sealed by the blood of
Him Who set us free
We serve the Champion
Who triumphed over sin
I read the story
I know how it ends and
We win
Even when the darkness grows we win
Even our enemy knows that we win
Just what are we waiting for
The battle is the Lord's
Bridge:
Jesus reigns
Overcoming Lord
Jesus reigns
Reigns forevermore
Jesus Savior Victor Champion
Risen to redeem
Soldiers of the cross rise up and cry Lead on Oh King
Video
Run to the Battle
Meaning & Inspiration
Dennis Jernigan's "Run To The Battle," released on August 31, 2010, as part of the live album *Here in Your Presence – LIVE from San Antonio!*, stands as a powerful anthem of spiritual warfare and divine assurance. The song immediately establishes a call to action, drawing listeners into a narrative of courage and unwavering faith in the face of adversity. Its message resonates deeply within Christian theology, reminding believers of their position in an ongoing spiritual struggle and, more importantly, of the guaranteed victory found in Christ.
The essence of "Run To The Battle" lies in its robust declaration of God's sovereignty and the believer's role within His divine plan. The opening verse paints a vivid picture of the spiritual landscape: "So many falling all along the way, So many soldiers weary from the fray." This acknowledges the very real struggles and exhaustion that can afflict those striving to live out their faith. It recognizes the "blinded cowering in fear" that many experience, mirroring biblical descriptions of a world under the sway of spiritual darkness (2 Corinthians 4:4). Yet, Jernigan swiftly pivots, offering an immediate antidote to despair: "Let's be reminded that our God is here and we win." This sets the tone for the entire piece, shifting focus from human weakness to divine strength. The repeated assertion, "Even when the darkness grows we win, Even our enemy knows that we win," echoes the truth found in 1 John 4:4, which states that "He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world." The profound question, "Just what are we waiting for? The battle is the Lord's," serves as both a challenge and a comfort, drawing directly from 2 Chronicles 20:15, where the prophet Jahaziel assures Judah that the war is not theirs, but God's.
The chorus then explodes with an energetic summons: "Run to the battle, Run into the fight!" This isn't a passive waiting for salvation but an active, faith-filled engagement, spurred by the knowledge that the "Enemy defeated and scattered by the Light." This declaration aligns with Colossians 2:15, which describes Christ disarming the powers and authorities, triumphing over them by the cross. The repeated conviction, "We win the battle, Oh we win the war," reinforces the certainty of Christ's ultimate victory, culminating again in the foundational truth that "The battle is the Lord's." This isn't a human-won triumph but a victory secured by the divine.
The second verse solidifies this assurance, stating, "We have the vict'ry, It is guaranteed, Sealed by the blood of Him Who set us free." Here, the song clearly points to the atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, whose blood provides not just freedom but a guaranteed victory over sin and death (Revelation 12:11, Hebrews 9:12). Jernigan reminds us that "We serve the Champion Who triumphed over sin," a direct reference to Christ's resurrection and triumph over death, as celebrated in 1 Corinthians 15:57: "But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ." The line, "I read the story, I know how it ends," speaks to the powerful conviction derived from biblical literacy, a trust in God's perfect plan and the ultimate establishment of His kingdom (Revelation 21-22).
The bridge culminates the song's message with a majestic proclamation of Christ's supremacy. "Jesus reigns, Overcoming Lord, Jesus reigns, Reigns forevermore" declares His eternal sovereignty, mirroring Philippians 2:9-11, which proclaims that God exalted Jesus to the highest place. Listing Him as "Jesus Savior Victor Champion, Risen to redeem," the lyrics succinctly encapsulate His multifaceted role in salvation and ongoing spiritual warfare. This triumvirate of titles highlights His redemptive work, His victory over sin and death, and His ultimate authority. The final stirring call to action, "Soldiers of the cross rise up and cry Lead on Oh King," transforms the song from a passive observation into an active commission, inviting believers to join Christ in His mission, empowered by His leadership and the assured outcome of His reign. It’s a powerful echo of 2 Timothy 2:3, which exhorts believers to "Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus." "Run To The Battle" ultimately serves as a profound reminder that faith is not merely belief but a confident engagement in a spiritual reality where victory is already secured through the unstoppable power and presence of God.