This week's song is an oldie but a goodie. I've been singing it over and over for a couple of weeks and just can't seem to get it out of my head. It's one that we used to sing in my church "youth band" many years ago. And, while the musical style may seem a little old-fashioned now, the words are still powerful. Here's a link to Russ Taff's version of the song along with the lyrics - just in case you don't have time to listen :-)
Praise the Lord
When you're up against a struggle
That shatters all your dreams
And your hopes have been cruelly crushed
By Satan's manifested schemes
And you feel the urge within you
To submit to earthly fears
Don't let the faith you're standing in
Seem to disappear
Chorus:
Praise the Lord!
He can work through those who praise Him,
Praise the Lord!
For our God inhabits praise
Praise the Lord!
For the chains that seem to bind you
Serve only to remind you
That they drop powerless behind you
When you Praise Him
Now Satan is a liar
And he wants to make us think
That we are paupers
When he knows himself
We're children of the King
So lift up the mighty shield of faith
For the battle must be won
We know that Jesus Christ is risen
So the works already done!
Chorus
Powerful words written to folks who need encouragement - like me. Well said and thanks.
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