Arise my love, and come, He said,
Take my hand, there's a battle ahead.
I will protect with my might and power,
Stand firm with me, for now is the hour.

Cleanse yourself in pure waters of life,
Free your heart from all sin and strife.
Prepare yourself for the time draws nigh,
To rally unto the Lord's battle cry.

For your fight is not with flesh alone,
But powers of the air, to you unknown.
Against whom there is but one defence,
So don God's armour for battle intense.

He goes before us, see His banner raise,
To a Royal Priesthood's song of praise.
Watch how His enemy takes to flight,
In fear of the Lord in this Holy fight.

His army of angels encamp around,
God's children on the battleground.
Helping the weak that they may arise,
To safety with Him in Heavenly skies.

You cannot fail, and you will not fall,
God's on your side to rescue you all.
For against our enemy He will prevail,
Consigning Satan to the pits of Hell..

© Sylvia Lavallée
(21 May 99)

MORNING STAR

You are my day, You are my night,
You are my bright Morning Star,
Always with me, and I with Thee,
Am right there where You are.

I see You in the storm and rain,
And in each thunderous shower,
I know Your mighty presence,
In its awesomeness and power.

In the events that shake the earth,
I rest assured You are not far,
To soon return on silver clouds,
In great majesty and power.

No-one knows for no-one could,
The turning of that hour,
Yet all will seek to understand,
The signs as they draw near.

In every day, in every way,
Your appearing grows more clear,
As we watch, and wait and pray,
For your Kingdom to be here.

All your flock have gone astray,
And forevermore will roam,
Come Lord Jesus ~ come we pray,
Come soon ~ and take us home.

© Sylvia Lavallée
(Jul 1999)

COVENANT CHILDREN

We are the Covenant Children,
And for us it must be understood,
That as offspring of the King,
We form a Royal Priesthood.

From all the Earth's far reaches,
He's calling our hearts to be free,
And live in the way He teaches,
For His pathway proclaims liberty.

Come out now from the heathen,
He's appealing to you and to me,
Come out now and be separated,
A living witness and testimony.

Unite now, all Covenant Children,
Raise His banner on high with pride,
With the Spirit's mantle your covering,
And the King of kings as your guide.

You need have no fear of the armies,
Who are gathered on your every side,
Just keep your oil lamps burning,
With a flame no darkness can hide.

Praise God in His Royal majesty,
Who protects our lives from above,
As we live in truth and in purity,
Reflections of our Saviour's love.

Let the Spirit's oil of anointing,
Pour down from His Holy throne,
Blessing our lives in the flowing,
Claiming each one as His own.

For we are the Covenant Children,
We lift up our hearts and we sing,
With Holy hands raised to glorify,
Our Father, God, and King.

© Sylvia Lavallée
(Oct 99)

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