WAR SCROLL — COLUMN I THE SONS OF LIGHT [Military snare drums, low brass, commanding bugles] [Verse 1] The rule of war is set before them, The Sons of Light prepare to fight. Against the army under Belial, Against the gathered Sons of Night. Edom, Moab, sons of Ammon, Amalek named in broken lines, Philistia and Kittim of Asshur, With those who broke the covenant joined. The sons of Levi, Judah, Benjamin, The exiles from the wilderness, Shall fight against the gathered armies, When the Sons of Light return again. [Verse 2] From the wilderness of the peoples, To Jerusalem's wilderness they come. They camp before the appointed battle, And afterward ascend from there. The Kittim appear in Egypt, Their king goes forth in burning wrath, To wage his war against the northern kings, To cut down Israel's strength. Yet comes salvation for Elohim's people, Dominion for the men of His host, And everlasting ruin for Belial, His wicked armies shall be lost. [Chorus — Full brass, deep male choir] SONS OF LIGHT! SONS OF LIGHT! The battle belongs to Elohim! SONS OF LIGHT! SONS OF LIGHT! His mighty hand shall overcome! Three times the light shall strike at darkness, Three times the darkness forces flight, But in the seventh engagement, Elohim's hand shall win the fight! [Verse 3] The sons of Japheth fall in panic, Assyria falls with none to aid. The rule of Kittim reaches its ending, No remnant of wickedness remains. The Sons of Righteousness shine outward, To every end of the earth, Until the seasons of darkness finish, And Elohim's appointed time arrives. His great excellence shines forever, Peace and blessing fill their days, Glory, joy, and length of life, For every Son of Light remain. [Verse 4 — Marching drums intensify] The day of Kittim's fall brings battle, Great destruction before Elohim. Appointed from the days of ancient times, For the ending of the Sons of Darkness. The heavenly host and mortal armies, Meet amid the battle's roar. The shouting rises from the multitude, A day of disaster and of war. Distress upon the ones redeemed, A suffering unlike any before, Yet hastening toward eternal rescue, When their affliction shall be no more. [Bridge — Brass answers the marching choir] Three engagements strengthen the Light, Three engagements strengthen Belial's men. The Sons of Light are driven backward, The infantry banners shake their hearts. But Elohim strengthens His people, He strengthens the hearts of the Sons of Light. The seventh engagement brings His judgment, His great hand overcomes Belial's might. [Final Chorus — Thunderous military choir] SONS OF LIGHT! SONS OF LIGHT! The strength belongs to Elohim! SONS OF LIGHT! SONS OF LIGHT! His mighty hand shall overcome! Belial and the angels of his dominion, His gathered forces meet their end. The seventh engagement brings the victory, The power of Elohim shall prevail! [Outro — Marching cadence, solemn brass] The holy ones shine forth for truth, Against the Sons of Darkness stand. A mighty roar is heard in fragments, The weapons taken into hand. The chiefs of tribes and priests are mentioned, The Levites and the congregation. The ancient lines are broken here, Their missing words remain unknown. SONS OF LIGHT! SONS OF LIGHT! ELOHIM! [Final brass cadence]
