WAR SCROLL — COLUMN XVI THE TRUMPETS AND THE TESTING [Heavy progressive guitars, powerful bass, marching snares, military brass] [Verse 1 — The Sword of Elohim] Until the appointed ending, The Elohim of Israel stands. He has called a sword against the nations, And His mighty deeds shall come. Through the holy ones of His people, His mighty strength shall be revealed. The armies stand before the Kittim, According to the battle rule. [Verse 2 — The Trumpets of Remembrance] The priests shall sound the trumpets, The trumpets of remembrance. The gates of war shall open, And the infantry shall advance. Between the lines they take their stations, Their columns standing in array. The priests shall sound the battle formation, Until each man has found his place. Then another signal shall be sounded, The signal to confront the foe. The Kittim stand across the battlefield, And the infantry draws close. [Chorus — Heavy guitars, brass and male choir] SOUND THE TRUMPETS OF REMEMBRANCE! OPEN THE GATES OF WAR! THE ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! HIS MIGHTY DEEDS SHALL BE REVEALED! STAND WITHIN THE BATTLE LINES! EACH MAN IN HIS APPOINTED PLACE! THE ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! HIS MIGHTY HAND SHALL PREVAIL! [Verse 3 — The First Engagement] Within the range of throwing weapons, Each man raises up his hand. The six priests sound their trumpets, Sharp and broken through the ranks. The Levites and the gathered people, With their ram's horns sound aloud. A mighty signal for the battle, As the armies face the Kittim. The infantry begins the fighting, The fallen of the Kittim lie. The people cease the sounding, But the priestly trumpets carry on. The trumpets of the slain continue, Directing those who fight. And the battle turns against the Kittim, As the first engagement unfolds. [Chorus — Thunderous drums, heavy guitars and brass] SOUND THE TRUMPETS! LET THE RAM'S HORNS SOUND! THE PRIESTS DIRECT THE BATTLE! THE INFANTRY GOES FORTH! THE PEOPLE CEASE THEIR SOUNDING! THE PRIESTS CONTINUE ON! THE BATTLE PREVAILS AGAINST THE KITTIM! THE ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! [Verse 4 — The Second Engagement] Then Belial prepares to aid, The gathered Sons of Darkness. And among the fighting infantry, The fallen begin to fall. By the mysteries of Elohim, Those appointed now are tested. All who have been called to battle, Shall be tested in that hour. The priests shall sound the assembly, Another battle line shall come. A reserve shall move between the formations, And stand within the battle lines. [Verse 5 — The Warriors Return] For the warriors still in battle, The priests shall sound withdrawal. The fighting men shall return, According to the trumpet call. Then the chief priest shall approach them, And stand before the battle line. To strengthen every troubled heart, To fortify their hands for battle. By the wondrous might of Elohim, Their hands shall be strengthened. For the battle belongs to Him, And His mysteries remain. [Bridge — Low guitars, solemn brass and marching drums] BLESSED BE ELOHIM! WHO TESTS THE HEARTS OF HIS PEOPLE! AS SILVER WITHIN THE CRUCIBLE! THE HEARTS OF HIS PEOPLE ARE TESTED! FROM ANCIENT DAYS! THEY HAVE OBEYED HIS MYSTERIES! TAKE COURAGE! STAND WITHIN THE GAP! [Verse 6 — The Chief Priest's Encouragement] Blessed is Elohim, Who tests the hearts of His people. Within the crucible He tests them, Through the mysteries of His purpose. You have obeyed from ancient days, The mysteries of Elohim. Take courage in the battle, Stand within the appointed gap. Do not fear when Elohim strengthens, The people of His covenant. The surviving words grow faint, But the testing has been declared. [Final Chorus — Full modern progressive rock and military brass] SOUND THE TRUMPETS OF REMEMBRANCE! THE GATES OF WAR ARE OPEN! THE PRIESTS SHALL SOUND! THE LEVITES SHALL SOUND! THE PEOPLE WITH THEIR RAM'S HORNS! THE ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! HE TESTS THE HEARTS OF HIS PEOPLE! TAKE COURAGE! STAND WITHIN THE GAP! BY HIS MIGHTY STRENGTH! BY HIS WONDROUS POWER! THE ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! THE ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! [Thunderous military snare cadence, sustained brass and heavy guitar finale]
