Intro (With a mournful steel guitar wail and soft banjo roll) No hope in man, no trust in what we raise, The Lord’s my rock, my shelter all my days. Verse 1 Down a dusty trail, where princes ride with pride, Their chariots gleam, but their strength will soon subside. The breath of man is fleeting, like a shadow in the sun, No king’s great host can save when the Lord’s will is done. (Psalm 146:3-4, Psalm 20:7) Pre-Chorus No sword, no spear, no iron can prevail, God’s mercy holds when all our plans will fail. (1 Samuel 17:47) Chorus No hope in man, no faith in flesh and bone, No horse or machine can lead us to the throne. The Lord’s my only Savior, His mercy sets me free, No army’s might can triumph, His name is victory. (Psalm 33:16-18, Hosea 14:3) Verse 2 Young David stood, no armor on his frame, With just a sling, he called on God’s great name. No trust in Egypt’s horses, or idols carved by hand, Cursed is the heart that leans on man, and not the Lord’s command. (1 Samuel 17:45, Isaiah 31:1, Jeremiah 17:5) Pre-Chorus No sword, no spear, no iron can prevail, God’s mercy holds when all our plans will fail. Chorus No hope in man, no faith in flesh and bone, No horse or machine can lead us to the throne. The Lord’s my only Savior, His mercy sets me free, No army’s might can triumph, His name is victory. Bridge Cease from man, whose breath is in his nose, No gold, no chariots, where their glory goes. The God of Jacob lifts me, His hope will never fade, Through every storm and battlefield, His love will be my aid. (Isaiah 2:22, Psalm 146:5) Chorus No hope in man, no faith in flesh and bone, No horse or machine can lead us to the throne. The Lord’s my only Savior, His mercy sets me free, No army’s might can triumph, His name is victory. Outro No hope in man, through dust and time I roam, The Lord’s my light, He’s callin’ me back home. With faith in Him, I’ll stand till heaven’s dawn, For salvation’s His alone, and never man’s to own. (Hosea 14:3, Psalm 146:5)
