The Righteous Bear the Sword

Verse 1 Turned on the news today, my heart broke in two, Another school was shattered, and the answers seemed so few. They talk about the guns like steel is to blame, But it’s the hearts of evil men that light the flame. A cowboy wonders why they miss the truth so plain: It’s courage, not the weapon, that keeps a man humane. Chorus The righteous bear the sword, not for glory or for gain, But to stand against the darkness and honor His holy name. God made men to rise with heaven’s mighty host, To shield the weak and fight the fight where they are needed most. Verse 2 Jesus told His people, “Sell your coat, buy a blade,” But warned them in the garden when Peter struck in haste: “This fight is not your own, angels stand prepared, Yet some are called to guard the weak from harm until Christ appears.” So when the question lingers why we bear the steel, It’s to stand with heaven’s host and make the courage real. Bridge The Lord above made men to stand, With steady hearts and ready hands. Some are called, not all will go, But evil rises, this we know. Chorus The righteous bear the sword, not for glory or for gain, But to stand against the darkness and honor His holy name. God made men to rise with heaven’s mighty host, To shield the weak and fight the fight where they are needed most. Outro Let’s pray for wisdom, let’s pray for peace, But when the darkness comes, may courage not cease. The righteous bear the sword, by God’s hand they refrain, May the Spirit guide their aim and honor His holy name.