I hear bones rattling Up from the dust an army rises Lion of Judah in their hearts Battle cries of love Tears of brokenness Tears of joy and compassion Crushed bones mended Voices released, creation Like the David released from the marble Out of the tombs into life Kingdoms and men fall A warrior bride emerges Conquering cities and nations Conquering with mercy Defeating with peace Ruling with love Holy hands wave and powers quake The warriors dance the dance of victory The Davidic dance of freedom The Jawbone Dance of Samson Bones, stand up! Grow muscle, sinew, skin! Breath of life, come! Holy One of Israel, come Yahweh, Ancient of Days, Wonderful Come, the Spirit and the Bride say come Your army, your elect, your inheritance For you, Mighty King Angels with sharp sickles, come Oh the harvest, come Lord Come Lord of the Harvest, come Send the workers into the field Come Son of Man Lord of the Harvest, come Stephen Pursell, 7/04 | ![]() |
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