The Walls of Jericho

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VERSE 1

So I stand before the walls of Jericho! Joshua 6:1

Now my legs are trembling and I'm not sure where to go.

Well the battle looms and the walls all seem so high.

But there's no turning back as the rivers close behind. (Joshua 3)

VERSE 2

Like the Israelites I have seen and run away. Numbers 13:31

From my promised land any other day but today.

Now Jesus offers up "come on I've made a way" Isaiah 43:16

Or go round the loop and I'll be there for you another day. (Josh 1-6)

CHORUS

We're gonna take that ground Psalm 44:5

Gonna tear those strongholds down! Judges 6:25

When the Spirit moves it all gets swept away (hey yey yey)

'cos no power on earth holds His will at bay. Matthew 28:18

VERSE 3

Now before a war preparation is the key.

I gotta hear from you everything that you have for me.

All my inmost thoughts from you I cannot hide. Psalm 94:11

Won't you touch my heart and renew a right spirit inside. Psalm 51:10

CHORUS

MIDDLE 16

Could it be oh so simple then?

Jesus says trust and obey (hey yey yey) Psalm 78:7

And my role in this relationship

Is to seek your face, your presence every day. 1 Chronicles 16:11

VERSE (INSTRUMENTAL)

VERSE 4

So I stand before the walls of fear and doubt.

And the battle's won because the Lord commands me "shout!". Joshua 6:20

"I have gone before you and I'm here again today". Joshua 6:2

"And If I am for you now who can block your way?" Romans 8:31

CHORUS

MIDDLE 16

OUTRO

Won't you speak to me Lord? Speak to me.

(Repeat to fade)

(IMPROV: e.g. "As we enter the promised Land, Lord" etc)