WAR SCROLL — COLUMN XIII WHO IS LIKE YOU, ELOHIM OF ISRAEL? [Driving guitars, deep bass, marching snares, solemn military brass] [Verse 1 — The Blessing of the Host] The chief priest with his brothers stands, The priests and Levites gathered near, The elders of the army with them, Blessing Elohim of Israel. Blessed for His holy purposes, Blessed for His works of truth, Blessed are all who serve Him rightly, All who know Him through their faith. [Verse 2 — The Curse of Belial] Cursed is Belial for his hatred, For his wicked rule and plan. Cursed the spirits of his portion, For the evil works of their hands. Cursed their service of uncleanness, Cursed the purposes they choose, For their portion is the darkness, But Elohim's portion is eternal light! [Chorus — Full brass, heavy guitars, deep male choir] BLESSED BE ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! FOR HIS HOLY WORKS OF TRUTH! BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO SERVE HIM! WHO KNOW HIM THROUGH THEIR FAITH! THE PORTION OF BELIAL IS DARKNESS! THE PORTION OF ELOHIM IS LIGHT! ETERNAL LIGHT! ETERNAL LIGHT! THE PORTION OF ELOHIM IS LIGHT! [Verse 3 — The Covenant of Our Fathers] You are Elohim of our fathers, We bless Your name forevermore. We are the people of Your inheritance, The people of Your covenant. You made Your covenant with our fathers, Established for their descendants, Through the appointed ages everlasting, Your covenant shall remain. In the testimonies of Your glory, Your kindness is remembered, You helped the remnant and the survivors, For the sake of Your covenant. [Verse 4 — The Lot of Light] We recount Your works of truth, The judgments of Your wondrous strength. You made us for Yourself, Elohim, An everlasting people for Your name. Into the portion of the light, You appointed us by truth. From ancient times the Prince of Light, Appointed to come to our aid. With him the sons of righteousness, The spirits of truth beneath his rule, Their portion standing in the light, According to Your purpose. [Chorus — Thunderous drums, brass and modern rock] THE PORTION OF ELOHIM IS LIGHT! THE PORTION OF ELOHIM IS LIGHT! THE PRINCE OF LIGHT APPOINTED! THE SONS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS! THE SPIRITS OF TRUTH! THE PEOPLE OF HIS COVENANT! BLESSED BE ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! FOR HIS HOLY WORKS OF TRUTH! [Verse 5 — Belial and the Darkness] You appointed Belial for the pit, An angel of hostility. His dominion is in darkness, His counsel condemns and accuses. The spirits of his appointed portion, Angels bringing destruction, Walk according to the rule of darkness, For wickedness is their desire. But we belong to Your portion of truth, And rejoice in Your mighty hand. We rejoice in Your salvation, In Your help and in Your peace! [Verse 6 — Who Is Like You?] Who is like You in strength, O Elohim of Israel? Your mighty hand is with the oppressed, Your help sustains Your people. What angel or what prince is like You, Who gives support as You have done? From ancient times You appointed, The day of Your mighty battle. To strengthen truth and end injustice, To bring the darkness down, To give Your strength unto the light, And bring the wicked to their end. [Bridge — Marching snares, ascending guitars, powerful brass] WHO IS LIKE YOU? ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! WHAT ANGEL IS LIKE YOU? WHAT PRINCE CAN MATCH YOUR STRENGTH? YOUR MIGHTY HAND IS WITH THE OPPRESSED! YOUR SALVATION BRINGS US JOY! YOU GIVE STRENGTH UNTO THE LIGHT! YOU BRING THE DARKNESS LOW! [Verse 7 — The Appointed Time] The Sons of Darkness face destruction, The Sons of Light receive their joy. Your everlasting purpose stands, Your appointed time belongs to You. You designated us for that time, According to the ancient writing. Your truth and Your mighty hand, Our help and our salvation. [Final Chorus — Full modern rock band, massive military brass] BLESSED BE ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! FOR HIS HOLY WORKS OF TRUTH! THE PORTION OF BELIAL IS DARKNESS! THE PORTION OF ELOHIM IS LIGHT! THE PRINCE OF LIGHT APPOINTED! THE SPIRITS OF TRUTH! THE SONS OF RIGHTEOUSNESS! THE PEOPLE OF HIS COVENANT! WHO IS LIKE YOU IN STRENGTH? O ELOHIM OF ISRAEL! YOUR MIGHTY HAND IS WITH THE OPPRESSED! YOUR HELP AND YOUR PEACE! ETERNAL LIGHT! ETERNAL LIGHT! WHO IS LIKE YOU, ELOHIM OF ISRAEL? [Massive sustained guitars, triumphant brass, final marching drum cadence]
