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I Am On The Battlefield For My Lord

E. V. Banks • English

Primary Scripture: Numbers 32:27

Chorus

I am on the battlefield for my Lord, I'm on the battlefield for my Lord; And I promised Him that I would serve Him till I die. I am on the battlefield for my Lord.

Verse 1

I was alone and idle, I was a sinner too, I heard a voice from heaven Say there is work to do, I took the Master's hand, And I joined the Christian band, I'm on the battlefield for my Lord.

Chorus

I am on the battlefield for my Lord, I'm on the battlefield for my Lord; And I promised Him that I would serve Him till I die. I am on the battlefield for my Lord.

Verse 2

I left my friends and kindred Bound for the Promised Land, The grace of God upon me, The Bible in my hand, In distant lands I trod, Crying, sinner, come to God, I'm on the battlefield for my Lord.

Chorus

I am on the battlefield for my Lord, I'm on the battlefield for my Lord; And I promised Him that I would serve Him till I die. I am on the battlefield for my Lord.

Verse 3

Now when I met my Savior, I met Him with a smile, He healed my wounded spirit, And owned me as His child, Around the throne of grace, He appoints my soul a place, I'm on the battlefield for my Lord.

Chorus

I am on the battlefield for my Lord, I'm on the battlefield for my Lord; And I promised Him that I would serve Him till I die. I am on the battlefield for my Lord.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • numbers 32:27

Reference 2

  • matthew 24:14

Reference 3

  • acts 16:9

Reference 4

  • romans 10:1