Stand and Be Strong



Now it is the time to stand and be strong

  Uprightness is valued by those who want good

    And those that hate evil and every wicked scheme

      Will find the grace to withstand and expose evil plans


Let the watchmen who vigils on the wall of truth

  With diligence guard the gates of his mouth

    For words have power to both to harm and to heal

      And once spoken no word can be take back again


Like arrows flying from the lips off the tongue

  Pierce the shields of superficial thoughts

    Cut deeply pass the veil of the heart

      With balm can minister, settings captives free


With power to bind the dark powers that be

  Crushing the black nights who rule in the shadows of death

    Having balm to restore the bruised, broken soul

      And watch God bring peace where once confusion ruled


This privilege God gives to His saintly ones

  Who walk in uprightness and hold fast the truth

    Who have passed the test of faith holding fast

      To the pure paths of righteousness resisting all lust


Stand up holy warrior who stands before God

  Holy hands lifted up and mouths full of praise

    Sing the new song to His highest anthems raise

      With voices in harmony to Him glory bring!