Lyrics
Verse 1
O come behold the works of God
The nations at His feet
He breaks the bow and bends the spear
And tells the wars to cease
Verse 2
O Mighty One of Israel
You are on our side
We walk by faith in God
Who burns the chariots with fire
Chorus
Lord of Hosts, You're with us
With us in the fire
With us as a shelter
With us in the storm
You will lead us
Through the fiercest battle
Oh where else would we go
But with the Lord of Hosts
Verse 3
O God of Jacob, fierce and great
You lift Your voice to speak
The earth it bows and all
The mountains move into the sea
Verse 4
O Lord You know the hearts of men
And still you let them live
O God who makes the mountains melt
Come wrestle us and win
O God who makes the mountains melt
Come wrestle us and win
Chorus
Lord of Hosts, You're with us
With us in the fire
With us as a shelter
With us in the storm
You will lead us
Through the fiercest battle
Oh where else would we go
But with the Lord of Hosts
Bridge
Though oceans roar, You are the Lord of all
The one who calms the wind and waves and makes my heart be still
Though the earth gives way, the mountains move into the sea
The nations rage, I know my God is in control
Though oceans roar, You are the Lord of all
The one who calms the wind and waves and makes my heart be still
Though the earth gives way, the mountains move into the sea
The nations rage, I know my God is in control
Chorus
Lord of Hosts, You're with us
With us in the fire
With us as a shelter
With us in the storm
You will lead us
Through the fiercest battle
Oh where else could we go
But with the Lord of Hosts
Outro
You are with us
With us in the fire
With us as a shelter
With us in the storm
You will lead us
Through the fiercest battle
Oh where else could we go
But with the Lord of Hosts
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Psalm 46 (Lord Of Hosts) is a worship song built on Psalm 46. The opening verses invite listeners to behold the works of God, who breaks the bow, bends the spear and tells wars to cease, and who is called the Mighty One of Israel and the God of Jacob. The chorus is a confession of His nearness, with the Lord of Hosts present in the fire, as a shelter and in the storm, leading through the fiercest battle.
The later verses picture a God who speaks while the earth bows and mountains move into the sea, and who is asked to wrestle and win. The bridge restates the psalm directly, saying that though oceans roar and the nations rage, He remains Lord of all and the singer knows He is in control. The text follows Psalm 46:1-3, 46:9 and 46:11, with Genesis 32:24-28 behind the wrestling image. The steady, anthemic chorus gives the song a confident, settled tone.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 46:1-3 God is a refuge and strength, so there is no fear though the earth gives way.
- Psalm 46:9 The Lord makes wars cease and breaks the bow and spear.
- Psalm 46:11 The Lord of hosts is with His people and the God of Jacob is their fortress.