Lyrics
[Chorus:]
The Lord, our God is strong and mighty.
The Lord, our God is mighty in battle.
Sound the alarm on the holy mountain,
He's wonderful and powerful,
And mighty is His power.
[Verse:]
There is a battle against you and me,
But not a war that our eyes can see;
We wrestle not against flesh and blood,
But power and pricipalities.
So we must take up our spiritual weapons
And we must seek the refuge of God;
For He's a strong and a mighty tower,
The devil is defeated today by His power.
[Chorus]
[Bridge:]
Who is the King of glory? [x4]
[Vamp:]
Oh
[Ending:]
Who is the King of glory?
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Meaning & Inspiration
Lord Strong And Mighty frames spiritual conflict through praise of God’s authority. The opening chorus names the Lord as strong in battle, then the verse clarifies that the struggle is not merely against visible human opponents. Instead, the song calls for spiritual weapons, refuge in God, and confidence that evil does not possess the final word. Its language is direct and congregational, with the recurring chorus keeping attention on God’s power rather than on fear.
The question “Who is the King of glory?” comes directly from the language of Psalm 24, where the answer identifies the Lord as strong and mighty in battle. The verse also closely echoes Ephesians 6:12 in its description of powers and principalities, and its call to take up spiritual weapons fits the armor imagery later in that passage. Together, these references support the song’s central contrast: the conflict is serious, but God is a secure refuge and His power is greater than the opposition described.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 24:8 The psalm identifies the King of glory as the Lord, strong and mighty in battle.
- Ephesians 6:12-13 Paul describes a spiritual struggle and calls believers to take up the armor of God.