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Verse I
Being children of God comes with certain rights
Like angels beside you in all your worldly fights
To call upon the King of Kings, during times of great despair
For strength and peace and comfort, and to know that He is there
Still we make poor choices and struggle with our sin
Repent and ask forgiveness then continue on again
As a godly person, Evil pursues us day and night
Sword of the Truth we are given to aid us in this fight
Chorus
We serve the Lord, we are children of the King
We praise the Lord, our God to whom we sing
We belong to Him, sheep among His flock
He is our Savior, The Shepherd and The Rock
Scene Change
Marcus reeled from the hated music filling his ears — and the demon within him reeled with him. In the cry room, Manny reached Lulu and took her face in his hands.
Verse II
As children of the Father we know victory is assured
His son died on the cross for us, our future is secured
All Christians stand together prepared to do our part
Today, now, this very moment, is the perfect time to start
Lift your voice in worship, together and as one
Evil is among us, a mighty battle has begun
Filled with His holy spirit, our mission is clearly known
Our purpose is to fight for Him, who sits upon the throne
Chorus
We serve the Lord, we are children of the King
We praise the Lord, our God to whom we sing
We belong to Him, sheep among his flock
He is our Savior, The Shepherd and The Rock
Scene Change
Outside the burning church, the hedge of protection heard the melody through the front doors. Recognizing the hymn, they turned to the crowd and raised their own voices toward the flames.
Verse III
Glory to the Father, who reigns supreme from above
We the chosen people, spreading your message of love
Today we fight the evil trying to claim us for their own
They forget for whom we serve, who sits upon the throne
Verse IV
With angels all around us, we charge against our foes
To battle with the evil one, the cause of all our woes
To drive them from this sacred ground, to restore His cornerstone
To reclaim this holy place for Him, who sits upon the throne
Chorus
We serve the Lord, we are children of the King
We praise the Lord, our God to whom we sing
We belong to Him, sheep among His flock
He is our Savior, The Shepherd and The Rock
Scene Change
Through the open doors, the voices of the outdoor worshippers poured in — enough volume and clarity to pierce the evil veil clouding Bo's mind. The memory he had been reaching for was almost there.
Bridge
The heavenly host engage the enemy armed with sword and shield
Battling the determined demons whose master refused to yield
The prayers of the faithful joined with the song of the believers
Added confusion and torment to the ears of the deceivers
The war of good and evil, although it's far from done
Today this battle's over and rejoicing has begun
The enemy's been defeated, where they fled is not known
Victory's been claimed for Him, who sits upon the throne
Final Chorus
We serve the Lord, we are children of the King
We praise the Lord, our God to whom we sing
We belong to Him, sheep among His flock
He is our Savior, The Shepherd and The Rock
The Shepherd and The Rock
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In an instant, like a switch, Bo found the memory he was searching for —
the words that went with the melody echoing through his mind.
The veil had been lifted. The church burned around him.
And Lulu sat on the floor, smiling at the demons.
— The Stronghold Series, Book One · Chapter 76: The Veil Lifted
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