[Intro — Hammond B3 swell, tenor sax fanfare, rolling boogie piano] [Bubba — spoken, male] Psalm twenty was a prayer before the battle. Psalm twenty-one is the song after God brought 'em through. Now that's worth raising your voice about! [Verse 1 — Bubba, male] The king rejoices in the strength of the Lord, Not in a crown and not in a sword. You heard the longing he held inside, You did not turn his prayer aside. You met him first with blessings of good, You lifted him up like only You could. A crown of gold upon his head, But he bows to the Giver instead. [Pre-Chorus — Darlene, female] He asked for life, and You gave him days, A lasting promise and a heart full of praise. [Chorus — Bubba and Darlene, duet] In Your strength we sing, in Your power we stand, Every good gift comes from Your hand. Not for the glory of an earthly throne, But for the mercy You've always shown. Lift it up, let the whole church ring! O Lord, in Your strength we sing! [Verse 2 — Darlene, female] You crowned his days with honor and grace, Filled him with joy in Your holy place. Your salvation is his greatest song, Your faithful love keeps him standing strong. The king puts trust in the Most High, Though the winds may howl and the clouds roll by. Your steadfast love will see him through, And every sunrise shines with proof— [Bubba — male, sung response] The Lord is faithful, the Lord is true! [Chorus — Bubba and Darlene] In Your strength we sing, in Your power we stand, Every good gift comes from Your hand. Not for the glory of an earthly throne, But for the mercy You've always shown. Lift it up, let the whole church ring! O Lord, in Your strength we sing! [Instrumental — Blues guitar, harmonica and tenor sax trade phrases] [Bridge — Organ and low drums, solemn] [Bubba — male] You see the schemes that the proud devise, Nothing is hidden before Your eyes. The ones who rise to destroy and deceive Cannot outrun the justice You bring. [Darlene — female] So keep our hearts from a boastful way, Teach us to trust and obey. Power belongs to You alone, And mercy flows from Your throne. [Final Chorus — Full gospel choir, joyous duet] In Your strength we sing, in Your power we stand, Every good gift comes from Your hand! You heard the prayer, You made a way, So we're praising Your name today! Lift it up, let the whole earth ring! O Lord, in Your strength we sing! [Outro — Call and response] [Bubba — male] Be exalted, Lord! [Darlene — female] Let Your power be praised! [Choir] We'll sing of Your strength all of our days! [Bubba — spoken, male] Amen. Give the glory where it belongs. [End — Piano run, sax shout, Hammond B3 and band hit]
