This Means War! (1987) |
John Schlitt - Lead vocals
Bob Hartman - Guitar John Lawry - Keyboards Mark Kelly - Bass Louie Weaver - Drums 1. This Means War! 2. He Came, He Saw, He Conquered 3. Get on Your Knees and Fight Like a Man 4. I Am Available 5. Kenaniah 6. You Are My Rock 7. The Water Is Alive 8. Don't Let Your Heart Be Hardened 9. Dead Reckoning 10. All the King's Horses Release date: 1987 Producers: John Elefante & Dino Elefante Record label: StarSong Records |
This Means War!
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on Romans 16:20, Isaiah 14:12-15
Son of the morning – highest of all
You had so much going 'til you took the fall
Had a place in the glory but you wanted it all
Impossible odds but you had the gall
It seemed so unlikely that you would rebel
Such a worthy opponent that you knew so well
But you went down fighting when you heard the bell
Took a third of all heaven when you went to hell
This means war – and the battle's still raging
War – and though both sides are waging
The Victor is sure and the victory's secure
But 'til judgment we all must endure
This means war!
Then came the cross – you thought you had won
You thought you had conquered God's only Son
"So much for Jesus" you said in jest
Then you got a visit from an unwelcome guest
Now it's all over down to the wire
Counting the days to your own lake of fire
But you'll go down fighting for all that you're worth
To try to abolish His image on earth
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
Based on Romans 16:20, Isaiah 14:12-15
Son of the morning – highest of all
You had so much going 'til you took the fall
Had a place in the glory but you wanted it all
Impossible odds but you had the gall
It seemed so unlikely that you would rebel
Such a worthy opponent that you knew so well
But you went down fighting when you heard the bell
Took a third of all heaven when you went to hell
This means war – and the battle's still raging
War – and though both sides are waging
The Victor is sure and the victory's secure
But 'til judgment we all must endure
This means war!
Then came the cross – you thought you had won
You thought you had conquered God's only Son
"So much for Jesus" you said in jest
Then you got a visit from an unwelcome guest
Now it's all over down to the wire
Counting the days to your own lake of fire
But you'll go down fighting for all that you're worth
To try to abolish His image on earth
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
He Came, He Saw, He Conquered
Words by Bob Hartman
Music by Bob Hartman & John Elefante
Based on Genesis 3:15, Matthew 28:6, John 20:19, Revelation 6:2
He came alone into the battle
He knew nobody else could face His foe
He left His throne, He left His glory
He knew nobody else could ever go
He called the bluff, He took the challenge
He came into this world to seek and save
No one could know, no one could fathom
The way to win was only through the grave
They laid Him in His tomb
They thought they'd sealed His doom
But He rose
He rose
He came, He saw, He conquered death and hell
He came, He saw, He is alive and well
He was, He is, and only He forgives
He died, He rose, He lives
He came, He saw, He conquered
The doors were locked, they heard Him knocking
They were afraid they would be taken, too
Familiar voice said, "Come and follow"
Come and see the things the Lord can do
They went to where He lay
The stone was rolled away
He rose
He rose
He came into this world
He saw humanity
He heard the S.O.S.
He met the enemy
The enemy was conquered
The enemy was conquered
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC) / Uncle Pitts Publishing (BMI)
Music by Bob Hartman & John Elefante
Based on Genesis 3:15, Matthew 28:6, John 20:19, Revelation 6:2
He came alone into the battle
He knew nobody else could face His foe
He left His throne, He left His glory
He knew nobody else could ever go
He called the bluff, He took the challenge
He came into this world to seek and save
No one could know, no one could fathom
The way to win was only through the grave
They laid Him in His tomb
They thought they'd sealed His doom
But He rose
He rose
He came, He saw, He conquered death and hell
He came, He saw, He is alive and well
He was, He is, and only He forgives
He died, He rose, He lives
He came, He saw, He conquered
The doors were locked, they heard Him knocking
They were afraid they would be taken, too
Familiar voice said, "Come and follow"
Come and see the things the Lord can do
They went to where He lay
The stone was rolled away
He rose
He rose
He came into this world
He saw humanity
He heard the S.O.S.
He met the enemy
The enemy was conquered
The enemy was conquered
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC) / Uncle Pitts Publishing (BMI)
Get on Your Knees and Fight Like a Man
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on 2 Chronicles 10:4, James 5:16
Out on your own with your own self-reliance
You've got no one to watch your back
You find yourself caught with no strong alliance
You've been left open for attack
Over your head the condition is graver
You've given ground you can't retrieve
The cards are stacked and they're not in your favor
But you've got an ace up your sleeve
Get on your knees and fight like a man
You'll pull down strongholds if you just believe you can
Your enemy will tuck his tail and flee
Get on your knees and fight like a man
Under the gun, you've got no place to hide out
Backed in the corner on your own
This is one storm you are destined to ride out
One way to leave the danger zone
You've got the backbone to fight this tide
You've got the will to survive
You've got the weapon, it's at your side
You've got to learn to confide
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
Based on 2 Chronicles 10:4, James 5:16
Out on your own with your own self-reliance
You've got no one to watch your back
You find yourself caught with no strong alliance
You've been left open for attack
Over your head the condition is graver
You've given ground you can't retrieve
The cards are stacked and they're not in your favor
But you've got an ace up your sleeve
Get on your knees and fight like a man
You'll pull down strongholds if you just believe you can
Your enemy will tuck his tail and flee
Get on your knees and fight like a man
Under the gun, you've got no place to hide out
Backed in the corner on your own
This is one storm you are destined to ride out
One way to leave the danger zone
You've got the backbone to fight this tide
You've got the will to survive
You've got the weapon, it's at your side
You've got to learn to confide
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
I Am Available
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on Matthew 9:37-38, Romans 12:1
I don't have much to offer You, I don't have much to give
There's so much I may never be as long as I may live
And I may never be all I want to be although I'll always try
But if You choose me, to use me, there's just one reason why
I am available, I am available
I will go when You say go
I am available, I am available
I will stop when You say no
My whole life was incomplete till I laid it at Your feet
So use me as You will
I am available
I'm not the most dependable – sometimes You can't rely
There's no excuse, there is no defense, there's only one reply
I know that my ability is not Your main concern
It's my availability and willingness to learn
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
Based on Matthew 9:37-38, Romans 12:1
I don't have much to offer You, I don't have much to give
There's so much I may never be as long as I may live
And I may never be all I want to be although I'll always try
But if You choose me, to use me, there's just one reason why
I am available, I am available
I will go when You say go
I am available, I am available
I will stop when You say no
My whole life was incomplete till I laid it at Your feet
So use me as You will
I am available
I'm not the most dependable – sometimes You can't rely
There's no excuse, there is no defense, there's only one reply
I know that my ability is not Your main concern
It's my availability and willingness to learn
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
Kenaniah
Words by Bob Hartman, John Lawry & Danny Kingen
Music by John Lawry & Danny Kingen
Based on 1 Chronicles 15:22, 27
Kenaniah of the Levites appointed by the king
To teach the songs of Zion, to lead them as they sing
Your song is not forgotten, we hear it in our souls
Let it burn and burn within us
And fan the sacred coals
Kenaniah, Kenaniah, we will sing your ancient song
Kenaniah, Kenaniah, we will sing it loud and strong
Gathered for the battle, Kenaniah led the way
As the singers closely followed him they all began to pray
The musicians all assembled, Kenaniah gave the word
Through the raging battle zone the anthem could be heard
Sing unto Jehovah of His wondrous ways
Sing a song of triumph, sing a victory song
And in the cloud of witnesses Kenaniah sings along
Kenaniah, Kenaniah, through the ages it will ring
Kenaniah, Kenaniah, to Jehovah we will sing
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
Music by John Lawry & Danny Kingen
Based on 1 Chronicles 15:22, 27
Kenaniah of the Levites appointed by the king
To teach the songs of Zion, to lead them as they sing
Your song is not forgotten, we hear it in our souls
Let it burn and burn within us
And fan the sacred coals
Kenaniah, Kenaniah, we will sing your ancient song
Kenaniah, Kenaniah, we will sing it loud and strong
Gathered for the battle, Kenaniah led the way
As the singers closely followed him they all began to pray
The musicians all assembled, Kenaniah gave the word
Through the raging battle zone the anthem could be heard
Sing unto Jehovah of His wondrous ways
Sing a song of triumph, sing a victory song
And in the cloud of witnesses Kenaniah sings along
Kenaniah, Kenaniah, through the ages it will ring
Kenaniah, Kenaniah, to Jehovah we will sing
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
You Are My Rock
Words by Bob Hartman
Music by John Elefante & Dino Elefante
Based on Psalm 18:1-6, Psalm 31
Moving through the shadows of uncertainty
Clinging to the words You said
Through my loneliness and fear I long to feel You near
But I hear another voice inside my head
But then the darkness is broken into
By inescapable light from You
I'm never standing alone
You are my rock, my fortress, my shield
You are my rock, let Your strength be revealed
My rock, my comfort, my peace
My salvation, my refuge, my God
You are my rock
Through the desperate night my soul cries out to You
Longing just to hear Your voice
In the quiet solitude, I sense Your magnitude
I feel the strength that makes my heart rejoice
You are the anchor securing me
I'll never drift on the shifting sea
You are the eye of the storm
Through all the loneliness this world can ever bring
I'll take my refuge in the shadow of Your wing
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC) / Uncle Pitts Publishing (BMI)
Music by John Elefante & Dino Elefante
Based on Psalm 18:1-6, Psalm 31
Moving through the shadows of uncertainty
Clinging to the words You said
Through my loneliness and fear I long to feel You near
But I hear another voice inside my head
But then the darkness is broken into
By inescapable light from You
I'm never standing alone
You are my rock, my fortress, my shield
You are my rock, let Your strength be revealed
My rock, my comfort, my peace
My salvation, my refuge, my God
You are my rock
Through the desperate night my soul cries out to You
Longing just to hear Your voice
In the quiet solitude, I sense Your magnitude
I feel the strength that makes my heart rejoice
You are the anchor securing me
I'll never drift on the shifting sea
You are the eye of the storm
Through all the loneliness this world can ever bring
I'll take my refuge in the shadow of Your wing
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC) / Uncle Pitts Publishing (BMI)
The Water Is Alive
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on John 4:10, 13-14, 7:38
Gazing out across this desert world
There are thirsty souls everywhere you go
Searching for a drink to satisfy
Their thirsty hearts till they overflow
They come up empty when the sun goes down
And they look around and they wonder why
Their grand delusion seems to quickly fade
When their own supply leaves them high and dry
They could be drinking living water till they're satisfied
Whosoever will won't ever be denied
The water is alive, there is no doubt
The water is alive, feel it flowing out
Alive – coming from within
Alive – and I will never thirst again
And now beneath the desert stars tonight
The oasis waits for those who roam
It seems so hard to think there was a time
That I used to call this wasteland home
He lets me drink the living water till I'm satisfied
Whosoever will won't ever be denied
Now and forever it will satisfy your thirsty soul
Now and forever living water makes your spirit whole
You could be drinking living water till you're satisfied
Whosoever will won't ever be denied
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
Based on John 4:10, 13-14, 7:38
Gazing out across this desert world
There are thirsty souls everywhere you go
Searching for a drink to satisfy
Their thirsty hearts till they overflow
They come up empty when the sun goes down
And they look around and they wonder why
Their grand delusion seems to quickly fade
When their own supply leaves them high and dry
They could be drinking living water till they're satisfied
Whosoever will won't ever be denied
The water is alive, there is no doubt
The water is alive, feel it flowing out
Alive – coming from within
Alive – and I will never thirst again
And now beneath the desert stars tonight
The oasis waits for those who roam
It seems so hard to think there was a time
That I used to call this wasteland home
He lets me drink the living water till I'm satisfied
Whosoever will won't ever be denied
Now and forever it will satisfy your thirsty soul
Now and forever living water makes your spirit whole
You could be drinking living water till you're satisfied
Whosoever will won't ever be denied
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
Don't Let Your Heart Be Hardened
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on Psalm 95:7-8, Hebrews 3:13
Don't let your heart be hardened – don't let your love grow cold
May it always stay so childlike – may it never grow too old
Don't let your heart be hardened – may you always know the cure
Keep it broken before Jesus; keep it thankful, meek and pure
May it always feel compassion – may it beat as one with God's
May it never be contrary – may it never be at odds
May it always be forgiving – may it never know conceit
May it always be encouraged – may it never know defeat
May your heart be always open – never satisfied with right
May your heart be filled with courage and be strengthened with all might
Let His love rain down upon you
Breaking up your fallow ground
Let it loosen all the binding
'Til only tenderness is found
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
Based on Psalm 95:7-8, Hebrews 3:13
Don't let your heart be hardened – don't let your love grow cold
May it always stay so childlike – may it never grow too old
Don't let your heart be hardened – may you always know the cure
Keep it broken before Jesus; keep it thankful, meek and pure
May it always feel compassion – may it beat as one with God's
May it never be contrary – may it never be at odds
May it always be forgiving – may it never know conceit
May it always be encouraged – may it never know defeat
May your heart be always open – never satisfied with right
May your heart be filled with courage and be strengthened with all might
Let His love rain down upon you
Breaking up your fallow ground
Let it loosen all the binding
'Til only tenderness is found
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
Dead Reckoning
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on Romans 6:11, Galatians 2:20
It's a new day at last but you're sinking so fast
If left up to your head you'd remember the past
But a new day has come and new life has begun
Let the old pass away, reconsider it done
There's got to be a reckoning
When you feel the Spirit beckoning
It's a dead reckoning
Trade the old for the new
It's a dead reckoning
Learn to die daily till the new life comes through
It's a dead reckoning
You've got nothing to lose but you do have to choose
When the Spirit says yes but the flesh will refuse
And although you feel odd there are many who trod
'Til they're dead to the world but alive unto God
Some still believe it can't be done
To the steady the race is still won
And the battle is already through
And it's hard to believe but it's true
On a hill long ago where the blood runs below
Died a King, two thieves and you
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
Based on Romans 6:11, Galatians 2:20
It's a new day at last but you're sinking so fast
If left up to your head you'd remember the past
But a new day has come and new life has begun
Let the old pass away, reconsider it done
There's got to be a reckoning
When you feel the Spirit beckoning
It's a dead reckoning
Trade the old for the new
It's a dead reckoning
Learn to die daily till the new life comes through
It's a dead reckoning
You've got nothing to lose but you do have to choose
When the Spirit says yes but the flesh will refuse
And although you feel odd there are many who trod
'Til they're dead to the world but alive unto God
Some still believe it can't be done
To the steady the race is still won
And the battle is already through
And it's hard to believe but it's true
On a hill long ago where the blood runs below
Died a King, two thieves and you
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
All the King's Horses
Words and music by Bob Hartman
Based on Revelation 19:11-21
It's an age-old score that's got to be settled
It's an age-old debt that's got to be paid
When the King breaks through in all of His glory
To claim His throne and the world that He made
The nations wait with their armies gathered
With Jerusalem firmly under their thumbs
There will be no peace in Armageddon valley
'Til the trumpet sounds and the cavalry comes
When He arrives He will conquer them all
Take back the ground given after the fall
All the King's horses and all the King's men
Gonna ride down from heaven from where they've been
All the King's horses and all the King's men
Gonna put this world back together again
Gonna put this world back together
On a great white horse the King will come riding
He's the One they call Faithful and True
With His eyes of fire and blood dipped clothing
He had a name nobody else knew
And by His side ride the armies of heaven
Dressed in linen clean and white as the snow
Riding down to earth with a vengeance so holy
For a one-day battle that will trample their foe
And when the dust and the smoke disappears
The King will reign for a thousand years
When the lion lays down with the lamb
There'll be peace in the land of Abraham
They will beat their swords into plows
When every tongue declares and every knee bows
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)
Based on Revelation 19:11-21
It's an age-old score that's got to be settled
It's an age-old debt that's got to be paid
When the King breaks through in all of His glory
To claim His throne and the world that He made
The nations wait with their armies gathered
With Jerusalem firmly under their thumbs
There will be no peace in Armageddon valley
'Til the trumpet sounds and the cavalry comes
When He arrives He will conquer them all
Take back the ground given after the fall
All the King's horses and all the King's men
Gonna ride down from heaven from where they've been
All the King's horses and all the King's men
Gonna put this world back together again
Gonna put this world back together
On a great white horse the King will come riding
He's the One they call Faithful and True
With His eyes of fire and blood dipped clothing
He had a name nobody else knew
And by His side ride the armies of heaven
Dressed in linen clean and white as the snow
Riding down to earth with a vengeance so holy
For a one-day battle that will trample their foe
And when the dust and the smoke disappears
The King will reign for a thousand years
When the lion lays down with the lamb
There'll be peace in the land of Abraham
They will beat their swords into plows
When every tongue declares and every knee bows
© 1987 Dawn Treader Music / Petsong Publishing (SESAC)