WAR SCROLL — COLUMN XVIII THE BATTLE IS IN YOUR HAND [Heavy progressive guitars, deep bass, pounding live drums, marching snares and military brass] [Verse 1 — The Seventh Engagement] In the seventh appointed engagement, The great hand of Elohim shall rise, Against Belial and his dominion, Against the armies of the night. An everlasting blow against them, The forces of his rule shall fall. The holy ones raise their battle cry, As they pursue Assyria. The sons of Japheth shall fall, And never rise again. The Kittim shall be crushed, Without remnant or survivor. [Chorus — Full modern rock band, military brass and deep male choir] THE BATTLE IS IN YOUR HAND! THE MIGHT BELONGS TO YOU! THE GREAT HAND OF ELOHIM! RISES AGAINST BELIAL! THE SONS OF JAPHETH FALL! THE KITTIM ARE BROUGHT LOW! THE BATTLE IS IN YOUR HAND! THE ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! [Verse 2 — The Trumpets of Remembrance] The hand of Elohim rises, Against the host of Belial. The priests shall sound the trumpets, The trumpets of remembrance. Six trumpets call the formations, The armies gather to their sound. They divide against the camps of Kittim, To bring their forces to an end. All the battle lines assemble, Their appointed ranks are gathered. The hand of Elohim is lifted, Against the multitude of darkness. [Verse 3 — The Setting Sun] And when the sun hastens to setting, Upon that appointed day, The chief priest shall stand before them, With the priests and Levites gathered. The leaders of the battle lines, And the men appointed to the army, Shall bless the Elohim of Israel, Together lifting up their praise. [Chorus — Thunderous live drums, guitars and brass] BLESSED BE YOUR NAME! O ELOHIM OF ELOHIM! YOU HAVE DONE WONDROUS THINGS! FOR THE PEOPLE OF YOUR COVENANT! MANY TIMES YOU OPENED! THE GATES OF SALVATION! THE BATTLE IS IN YOUR HAND! THE MIGHT BELONGS TO YOU! [Verse 4 — The Covenant Remembered] Blessed be Your name, O Elohim, The Elohim above all mighty ones! For wondrous things You have accomplished, For the people You have chosen. You have kept Your covenant, From the days of ancient times. Many times You opened for us, The gates of Your salvation. For the sake of Your covenant, You remembered our affliction. In Your goodness You provided, For the people of Your name. O Elohim of righteousness, You have acted for Your name. You have kept Your ancient covenant, And revealed Your mighty works. [Verse 5 — Wonders Upon Wonders] Wonders upon wonders, You have worked among Your people! Nothing like them from ancient days, For You have known our appointed time. Today Your power has shone, Your strength has been revealed. The hand of Your mercies is with us, In redemption everlasting. You remove the enemy's dominion, Until its power is no more. The hand of Your strength is mighty, Against the enemies of Your people. [Bridge — Marching snares, soaring guitars, rising military brass] WONDERS UPON WONDERS! THE GATES OF SALVATION! YOUR COVENANT FROM ANCIENT DAYS! YOUR MERCY EVERLASTING! THE HAND OF YOUR STRENGTH! THE DAY OF YOUR POWER! THE BATTLE IS IN YOUR HAND! THE BATTLE IS IN YOUR HAND! [Verse 6 — The Strength of Elohim] In battle You show Your strength, Against the enemies before You. The appointed day presses upon us, To pursue their gathered multitudes. You have broken warriors' hearts, Until no man can stand. Yours alone belongs the might, And the battle is in Your hand. There is none like You, Elohim, In Your appointed times and purpose. Your judgment comes upon Your enemies, According to Your mighty will. [Final Chorus — Full modern progressive rock, military brass and choir] THE BATTLE IS IN YOUR HAND! THE MIGHT BELONGS TO YOU! THE GREAT HAND OF ELOHIM! HAS RISEN AGAINST BELIAL! THE KITTIM ARE BROUGHT LOW! THE SONS OF JAPHETH FALL! BLESSED BE YOUR NAME! O ELOHIM OF ELOHIM! WONDERS UPON WONDERS! THE GATES OF SALVATION! YOUR COVENANT FROM ANCIENT DAYS! YOUR MERCY EVERLASTING! THE BATTLE IS IN YOUR HAND! THE MIGHT BELONGS TO YOU! THE ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! THE ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! [Thunderous electric guitars and military brass, final marching drum cadence]
