Lyrics
Verse 1
I have heard how Christians long ago
Were brought before a tyrant's throne
They were told that he would spare their lives
If they would renounce the name of Christ
But one by one they chose to die
The Son of God they would not deny
Like a great angelic choir sings
I can almost hear their voices ring
Chorus
I pledge allegiance to the Lamb
With all my strength, with all I am
I will seek to honor His commands
I pledge allegiance to the Lamb
Verse 2
Now the years have come, and the years have gone
But the cause of Jesus still goes on
Now our time has come to count the cost
To reject this world, to embrace the cross
And one by one let us live our lives
For the one who died to give us life
Till the trumpet sounds on the final day
Let us proudly stand and boldly say
Chorus
I pledge allegiance to the Lamb
With all my strength, with all I am
I will seek to honor His commands
I pledge allegiance to the Lamb
Bridge
To the Lamb of God who bore my pain
Who took my place, who wore my shame
I will seek to honor His commands
I pledge allegiance to the Lamb
Chorus
I pledge allegiance to the Lamb
With all my strength, with all I am
I will seek to honor His commands
I pledge allegiance to the Lamb
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Meaning & Inspiration
I Pledge Allegiance to the Lamb is a hymn-style song about loyalty to Christ that recalls the courage of early believers. The first verse tells of Christians long ago who were brought before a tyrant's throne and told their lives would be spared if they renounced the name of Christ, but who chose one by one to die rather than deny the Son of God. The chorus makes the personal pledge: allegiance to the Lamb with all strength and all that the singer is, honoring His commands.
The second verse says the cause of Jesus still goes on, that the time has come to count the cost, reject the world and embrace the cross, and to live for the One who died to give life until the trumpet sounds on the final day. The bridge names the Lamb of God who bore pain and shame. The themes follow Revelation 12:11, Revelation 14:4 and Luke 9:23. The marching rhythm and repeated pledge give it a solemn, determined tone.
Related Scripture
- Revelation 12:11 Believers overcome by the blood of the Lamb and did not love their lives even unto death.
- Revelation 14:4 The redeemed follow the Lamb wherever He goes.
- Luke 9:23 Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves and take up their cross daily.