Verse 1 In the courts of a distant empire, under Persian skies so wide, A young queen named Esther rises, with a secret she must hide. An orphan raised by Mordecai, in faith she’s standing tall, While a shadow moves in palace halls, plotting danger for them all. Pre-Chorus For pride has named a deadly date, a people marked for fate… But unseen hands are moving still, behind the king’s estate. Chorus For such a time as this she’s chosen, Courage born when fear is frozen. Esther stands where none will stand, Risking all by God’s command. From silence to salvation’s flame, Deliverance in her name… For such a time as this, she won’t turn away. Verse 2 Haman rises high in power, demanding knees to bow, But Mordecai won’t bend or break, he will not give it now. A rage is set to wipe them out, a decree sealed in gold, Yet Esther hears the call to speak though her heart is uncontrolled. Pre-Chorus “Who knows,” her guardian tells her now, “why you’ve come to reign? Perhaps the Lord has placed you here to break this chain of pain.” Chorus For such a time as this she’s chosen, Courage born when fear is frozen. Esther stands where none will stand, Risking all by God’s command. Fasting hearts and whispered prayer, Hope is rising in the air… For such a time as this, she won’t turn away. Bridge She steps into the royal throne room, trembling yet alive, “If I perish, I will perish,” but my people will survive. The king extends his golden scepter, truth begins to rise, And the plot of Haman shatters in the light before his eyes. Final Chorus For such a time as this He used her, Fear was strong but faith was stronger. Esther stands, and nations see God’s hidden sovereignty. From exile to a victory, Grace rewriting history… For such a time as this, His purpose will stay.
