Jimmy D Psalmist - Mighty Man of War Lyrics
Lyrics
Mighty man of War, Lion of Judah We bow down and worship you Yahweh Yahweh, come and do what only you can do
You are the God that killeth and also make alive You're the Lion yet you are the Lamb of God Yahweh Yahweh, come and do what only you can do You are my glory and the lifter of my head Demons tremble at the mention of your name ooh God of thunder, you're the God of fire Come and do what only you can do
Mighty man of War, Lion of Judah We bow down and worship you Yahweh Yahweh, come and do what only you can do
You're the father to the fatherless You're the mother to the motherless The husband to the widow The help to the helpless My healer, you're my deliverer Come and do what only you can do You're the way maker You're the mountain mover You raise the death and make the barren fruitful Yahweh Yahweh come and do what only you can do Yahweh, Yahweh, Yahweh Yahweh, Yahweh, Yahweh Come and do what only you can do
Yahweh, we call you by your name Nobody can do the things you do Yahweh Yahweh come and do what only you can do Yahweh, Yahweh, Yahweh Come and do what only you can do
Mighty man of War, Lion of Judah
We bow down and worship you
Yahweh Yahweh, come and do what only you can do
Video
MIGHTY MAN OF WAR - JIMMY D PSALMIST (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
Meaning & Inspiration
When I think of the songs that really stir up my faith, Jimmy D Psalmist’s work hits a particular nerve. Back in late 2017, specifically December 20, he put out a project titled Mighty Man of War (A Warfare Worship Project), and the title track stands out as a raw, bold declaration of who God is in the heat of a struggle. This isn't background music; it is a confession of the Sovereignty of God in the face of whatever life throws our way. The imagery of the "Mighty man of War" isn't meant to be abstract. It pulls directly from the reality found in Exodus 15:3, where the Lord is celebrated as a warrior who has triumphed over His enemies. We often want a domesticated God, but this song brings us back to the Lion of Judah, the one who doesn't just invite us to sit quietly but commands our reverence through His sheer power.
The lyrics pivot from God as a conqueror to the delicate, personal way He handles our brokenness. When Jimmy sings about the "father to the fatherless" or the "husband to the widow," he is rooting his praise in the specific promises found in Psalm 68:5. This speaks to the duality of the character of God, showing us that the same hand that creates "God of thunder" and "God of fire" is the same hand that provides for the helpless. He is the God who "killeth and also make alive," a direct nod to the declaration in 1 Samuel 2:6, reminding us that life and death remain entirely within His domain. The song strips away our self-reliance and places the weight of our needs on the only One capable of sustaining us.
What strikes me most is the persistent call for God to "come and do what only you can do." It is an admission of human incapacity. We live in a season where we try to engineer our own miracles, yet this anthem forces us to pause and wait on the Mountain Mover. Whether he is singing about the "lifter of my head" or the healer who acts as our deliverer, the focus never shifts away from the name Yahweh. It is a confrontational prayer, meant to shake the atmosphere and remind the powers of darkness that they have no jurisdiction here. When you call upon the Lion of Judah, you aren't just reciting a title; you are aligning yourself with the One who already won the war. Stop trying to fight your battles with your own limited strength and start bowing before the One who actually holds the victory.