Do Not Run

Southern Gospel revival anthem, deep raw male lead with preacher-like opening and spoken outro, massive gospel choir in forceful call-and-response; cinematic build from ominous restrained verses to a victorious major-key chorus, live Hammond organ, heavy acoustic piano, electric guitar, deep bass, thunderous drums, and sweeping strings; 78 BPM with a slow, heavy pulse, bridge pared back before a huge final chorus

[Intro — spoken]

Then the devil stirs up another generation of vipers—
our corruptions,
our unbelief,
our backslidings,
our wandering hearts.

And sometimes we grow so tormented
by these reptiles
that we are half inclined to flee.

But hear the Word of God:

Do not run.

[Verse 1]

When serpents rise from yesterday,
And coil around my feet,
When every failure I have known
Comes crawling through the night,
When Satan points to every scar
And whispers, “You are done,”
I hear a greater voice declare:

Do not run!

[Pre-Chorus]

The battle is the Lord’s,
The battle is the Lord’s!
Though enemies surround me,
The victory is the Lord’s!

[Chorus]

Do not run!
Do not run!
There is power in the blood of the Lamb!
Do not run!
Do not run!
Jesus saves the worst of man!
Though the serpents rise,
Though the accuser comes,
I will stand beneath the crimson flood.
The battle is the Lord’s—
The victory is the Lord’s—
And I will overcome through the blood!

[Verse 2]

My unbelief may rise again,
My weakness may appear,
My wandering heart may tremble
Beneath the weight of fear.
But Jesus saves completely—
He saves to the uttermost!
I will not flee the battlefield;
I will cling unto the cross.

[Chorus]

[Verse 3 — darker]

There is a wrath that burns beyond
The reach of mortal thought.
There is a judgment waiting
That no earthly wealth has bought.
What good is gold piled mountain-high?
What good is earthly fame?
If all the towers of Babel fall
Before the holy Name?

[Pre-Chorus — rising]

Then heaven opens like a gate,
The crown of life shines bright!
The King of glory calls His own
Into eternal light!

[Chorus — huge]

Do not run!
Do not run!
There is mercy in the blood of the Lamb!
Do not run!
Do not run!
Jesus saves the worst of man!
Hell cannot claim
The soul Christ has redeemed!
Death cannot destroy
The life that He has given!
The battle is the Lord’s—
The victory is the Lord’s—
And I will overcome through the blood!

[Bridge — quiet, intimate]

Oh, matchless love...

The Prince of Glory
came down into the night.

He laid aside His glory,
He bore our shame,
He walked the road of suffering,
He stretched His hands upon the tree.

Shall such a love
receive half a heart?

God forbid.

[Bridge — building]

Not half my heart!
Not half my life!
Not half my love!

Jesus—
be King!

Jesus—
be everything!

[Breakdown]

If Christ be anything,
He must be everything.

If Christ deserves our love,
He deserves it all.

[Final Chorus — massive choir]

Do not run!
Do not run!
There is power in the blood of the Lamb!
Do not run!
Do not run!
Jesus saves the worst of man!
Aaron’s rod
will swallow every rod!
Every serpent,
every rival,
every lie must bow to God!

The battle is the Lord’s!
The victory is the Lord’s!
I will overcome through the blood!

[Finale]

Let Christ rule!
Let Christ reign!
Let every rival fall!

King of kings!
Lord of lords!
Jesus—
all in all!

[Spoken Outro]

The service of Christ is perfect freedom.

Do not run.

Stand beneath the cross.

The battle is the Lord’s.

And He will deliver them into your hands.

[Tag — spoken/sung]

Jesus, the Substitute for His People —
Sermon Number Twelve Twenty-Three.

Spurgeon Gems dot org.

Go there to read some more.

There’s life in a look—

Who knows what’s in store.

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[Intro — spoken] Then the devil stirs up another generation of vipers— our corruptions, our unbelief, our backslidings, our wandering hearts. And sometimes we grow so tormented by these reptiles that we are half inclined to flee. But hear the Word of God: Do not run. [Verse 1] When serpents rise from yesterday, And coil around my feet, When every failure I have known Comes crawling through the night, When Satan points to every scar And whispers, “You are done,” I hear a greater voice declare: Do not run! [Pre-Chorus] The battle is the Lord’s, The battle is the Lord’s! Though enemies surround me, The victory is the Lord’s! [Chorus] Do not run! Do not run! There is power in the blood of the Lamb! Do not run! Do not run! Jesus saves the worst of man! Though the serpents rise, Though the accuser comes, I will stand beneath the crimson flood. The battle is the Lord’s— The victory is the Lord’s— And I will overcome through the blood! [Verse 2] My unbelief may rise again, My weakness may appear, My wandering heart may tremble Beneath the weight of fear. But Jesus saves completely— He saves to the uttermost! I will not flee the battlefield; I will cling unto the cross. [Chorus] Do not run! Do not run! There is power in the blood of the Lamb! Do not run! Do not run! Jesus saves the worst of man! Though the serpents rise, Though the accuser comes, I will stand beneath the crimson flood. The battle is the Lord’s— The victory is the Lord’s— And I will overcome through the blood! [Verse 3 — darker] There is a wrath that burns beyond The reach of mortal thought. There is a judgment waiting That no earthly wealth has bought. What good is gold piled mountain-high? What good is earthly fame? If all the towers of Babel fall Before the holy Name? [Pre-Chorus — rising] Then heaven opens like a gate, The crown of life shines bright! The King of glory calls His own Into eternal light! [Chorus — huge] Do not run! Do not run! There is mercy in the blood of the Lamb! Do not run! Do not run! Jesus saves the worst of man! Hell cannot claim The soul Christ has redeemed! Death cannot destroy The life that He has given! The battle is the Lord’s— The victory is the Lord’s— And I will overcome through the blood! [Bridge — quiet, intimate] Oh, matchless love... The Prince of Glory came down into the night. He laid aside His glory, He bore our shame, He walked the road of suffering, He stretched His hands upon the tree. Shall such a love receive half a heart? God forbid. [Bridge — building] Not half my heart! Not half my life! Not half my love! Jesus— be King! Jesus— be everything! [Breakdown] If Christ be anything, He must be everything. If Christ deserves our love, He deserves it all. [Final Chorus — massive choir] Do not run! Do not run! There is power in the blood of the Lamb! Do not run! Do not run! Jesus saves the worst of man! Aaron’s rod will swallow every rod! Every serpent, every rival, every lie must bow to God! The battle is the Lord’s! The victory is the Lord’s! I will overcome through the blood! [Finale] Let Christ rule! Let Christ reign! Let every rival fall! King of kings! Lord of lords! Jesus— all in all! [Spoken Outro] The service of Christ is perfect freedom. Do not run. Stand beneath the cross. The battle is the Lord’s. And He will deliver them into your hands. [Tag — spoken/sung] Jesus, the Substitute for His People — Sermon Number Twelve Twenty-Three. Spurgeon Gems dot org. Go there to read some more. There’s life in a look— Who knows what’s in store.

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