Scutum Fidei (The Shield of Faith)

[Intro – low drone, distant arrows whistling] In omnibus sumentes scutum fidei (Ephesians 6:16) [Verse 1 – finger-picked, voice like steady resolve] The fiery darts come thick and fast Accusation, doubt, and fear They burn the air with lies of hell And seek the heart to pierce But I take up the shield of faith The promise forged in blood No arrow forged in darkness Can stand against the Word of God [Pre-chorus – monk choir, rising] Fides est substantia sperandarum Rerum argumentum non apparentium (Hebrews 11:1) [Chorus – wide, defiant] SCUTUM FIDEI The shield of faith I lift on high SCUTUM FIDEI Every flaming dart will die Though I cannot see the hand that holds me I believe the promise spoken (1 John 5:4) Scutum fidei By faith alone the victory comes And hell itself is broken [Verse 2 – rain on shield, voice stronger] The father of lies still shoots his fire “You’re forsaken, you’re alone” But faith replies with ancient words “My God is on the throne” Abraham against all hope believed And Sarah bore the son The walls of Jericho fell flat When faith marched round and sung [Chorus – heavier, marching drums] SCUTUM FIDEI The shield of faith will never fail SCUTUM FIDEI Though sight and feeling turn to pale Without faith it is impossible to please Him But faith receives what grace has given (Hebrews 11:6) Scutum fidei I stand behind the shield of trust And watch the arrows turn to dust [Bridge – silence, then single voice] Faith is not a feeling Faith is not a force Faith is looking to the Lamb Who finished on the cross [Final Chorus – soaring, cathedral roar] SCUTUM FIDEI Lift it high when storms arise SCUTUM FIDEI Quench the fire of every lie This is the victory that overcomes the world Even our faith in Christ the Lord (1 John 5:4–5) Scutum fidei Forever held in nail-scarred hands Amen. [Outro – soft wind fading, monk choir] In omnibus sumentes scutum fidei In quo possitis omnia tela nequissimi Ignita exstinguere (Ephesians 6:16) Amen.