Tamela Mann - The Battle Is The Lord's Lyrics
Lyrics
You have longed for sweet peace
And for faith to increase
You have earnestly, so fervently
Oh, you really prayed
Oh, yes you have
But you cannot find rest
Nor be perfectly blessed
Until on the altar, until it's laid
Is your all on the altar of sacrifice?
Is it laid?
Your heart, does the spirit control?
Now, you can only
You can only be blessed
And have peace and sweet rest
After you have yielded unto the Lord
Your body and your soul
Oh yes
Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid?
Your heart, does the spirit control?
You can only, only, only be blessed
And have peace and sweet rest (Peace and sweet rest)
After you have yielded him
Yielded him your body and your soul
Oh
That's all he wants
Everything, everything, everything
So, would you walk with the Lord (Walk with the Lord)
In the beauty of his light
Would you obey his word (obey his word)
Every day and every night
We will never know just what the Lord
Has to bestow upon his children until we
Give him complete control
Give him your heart (Give him your heart)
And your mind, your mind, your mind
Give him your spirit
(That's what he wants, that's he needs, that's he wants, that's what he needs. Yeah, yeah, yeah)
Your soul
(He wants your soul. That's what he wants, that's what he need, that's what he wants, that's what he needs.)
Give him your thoughts, give him your ways, your desire
Just give him your body and your soul (your soul)
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The Battle Is the Lord's
Meaning & Inspiration
Tamela Mann's "The Battle Is the Lord's," released on September 23, 2015, is a powerful declaration of faith that resonates with the timeless truth found in 1 Samuel 17:47, which proclaims, "for the battle is the Lord's." This song doesn't just offer a melody; it presents a profound theological statement, reminding us that our struggles, whether internal or external, are not ours to conquer alone. Mann masterfully conveys the assurance that when we surrender our challenges to God, the ultimate victory is already secured through His divine intervention. The message is a direct echo of the biblical narrative where David, facing the formidable Goliath, understood his reliance was not on his own strength but on the power of the Almighty. This understanding liberates us from the crippling weight of our own limitations and anxieties, allowing us to face adversity with unwavering confidence. The song encourages a perspective shift, urging us to see our difficulties not as insurmountable obstacles but as opportunities for God to demonstrate His might. Just as Joshua 1:9 instructs us to "be strong and courageous," "The Battle Is the Lord's" provides the anthem for that very courage, rooted in the knowledge that God goes before us and fights for us. It speaks to the core of Christian experience: that in our weakness, His strength is made perfect (2 Corinthians 12:9). This track serves as a spiritual bedrock, reinforcing the belief that every trial, every doubt, and every fear is ultimately surrendered to a God who has already triumphed and who equips us to stand firm.