O the Lord, my strength in song
Highest praise to Him belongs
Christ the Lord, our conquering King
Your name we raise, Your triumph sing
O Praise the Lord, our Mighty Warrior
Praise the Lord, the Glorious One
By His hand we stand in victory
By His name we've overcome
Though the storms of hell pursue
In darkest night we worship you
'Cause You divide the raging sea
From death to life You safely lead
O Praise the Lord, our Mighty Warrior
Praise the Lord, the Glorious One
By His hand we stand in victory
By His name we've overcome
Oh, You've overcome
And all the saints and angels bow
Host of Heaven crying out
They sing "Glory, glory to the King
You reign for all eternity!"
O Praise the Lord, our Mighty Warrior
Praise the Lord, the Glorious One
By His hand we stand in victory
By His name we've overcome
O Praise the Lord, our Mighty Warrior
Praise the Lord, the Glorious One
By His hand we stand in victory
By His name we've overcome
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
O Praise the Lord, our Mighty Warrior
Praise the Lord, the Glorious One
By His hand we stand in victory
By His name we've overcome
O Praise the Lord, our Mighty Warrior
Praise the Lord, the Glorious One
By His hand we stand in victory
By His name we've overcome
Oh, it is finished
Oh, it is finished
All by His name, we've overcome
Oh, it is finished
King Jesus reigning over us
You will reign forevermore
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
You will reign, You will reign
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
The Lord shall reign forever and ever
O Praise the Lord, our Mighty Warrior
Praise the Lord, the Glorious One
By His hand we stand in victory
By His name we've overcome
O Praise the Lord, our Mighty Warrior
Praise the Lord, the Glorious One
By His hand we stand in victory
By His name we've overcome
Oh, we've overcome
Oh, You've been so good to us, Lord
Oh, You've been so good to us, Lord
Oh, it is finished
You reign forever
All my fears, they're finished
All my fears, they're finished
All my insecurities, they're finished
Any doubt about my future, it's finished
Any thought that I don't love myself, it's finished
Any thought that You're not that good, oh that's finished
Oh-oh-oh
O Praise the Lord, our Mighty Warrior
Praise the Lord, the Glorious One
By His hand we stand in victory
By His name we've overcome
"Song of Moses" by Housefires is a powerful worship song that exalts the Lord as our mighty warrior and praises His name for the victory He has won. The song draws its inspiration from the biblical account of Moses leading the Israelites out of Egypt and the triumphant song Moses and the Israelites sang to the Lord after crossing the Red Sea.
The song begins with the declaration that the Lord is our strength and that the highest praise belongs to Him. This echoes the words of Moses in Exodus 15:2 when he sang, "The Lord is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation; this is my God, and I will praise him, my father's God, and I will exalt him." The song acknowledges Jesus Christ as our conquering King, emphasizing His triumph over sin and death.
Throughout the song, there is a constant theme of victory and overcoming. The lyrics proclaim that by the Lord's hand, we stand in victory and have overcome. This reflects the biblical truth that through Jesus, we are more than conquerors (Romans 8:37) and that in Him, we have overcome the world (1 John 5:4). It is a reminder that our strength and victory come from the Lord alone.
The chorus of the song declares, "Praise the Lord, our Mighty Warrior, Praise the Lord, the Glorious One." This language of praise and worship aligns with the biblical understanding of God as a warrior who fights for His people. In Exodus 15:3, Moses sings, "The Lord is a man of war; the Lord is his name." This imagery portrays God as a powerful warrior who fights on behalf of His people and leads them to victory.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the eternal reign of the Lord. It proclaims that the Lord shall reign forever and ever, reinforcing the biblical truth that God's kingdom is everlasting and that He is the ruler over all. This echoes passages like Psalm 145:13, which says, "Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and your dominion endures throughout all generations."
"Song of Moses" is a song of celebration and praise for the victory that God has won for His people. It reminds us that we can trust in His strength and power, even in the midst of the storms of life. It encourages us to worship and exalt His name, knowing that through Jesus, we have overcome and can stand in victory.
The musical style of the song is energetic and uplifting, with a blend of modern worship and gospel influences. The repetition of certain phrases and the use of harmonies create a sense of unity and corporate worship. The song builds in intensity as it progresses, reflecting the triumphant nature of the lyrics.
Overall, "Song of Moses" by Housefires is a powerful worship anthem that draws on biblical themes of victory, praise, and the eternal reign of God. It encourages believers to trust in the Lord's strength and to worship Him for the triumph He has won on our behalf.
