See the Beast rise from the waters, With Satan’s authority
Wars against the saints to conquer, Active throughout history
One day will rule, Over the earth
Dear Christian, beware the Beast
The devil throughout the ages, Bids our rulers rule his way
Play the Beast – the battle rages, For our leaders we must pray
Be vigilant, Fully alert
Dear Christian, beware the Beast
See the Beast full of blasphemy, Mimic Christ and seek His crown
Claim worship as a deity, To him we must not bow down
Our God only, Must we worship
Dear Christian, beware the Beast
To the tune of “Lo, He Comes With Clouds Descending”
Satan rages full of fury, Firm against him we must stand
Hold to our Lord’s testimony, And obey our God’s commands
In this battle, Of the ages
Dear Christian in Christ stand firm
To the tune of “Lo, He Comes With Clouds Descending”
The woman the dragon pursues, She flees to the wilderness
Fed by Christ, His church, His Word true, God protects and nourishes
O weary souls, Come now and eat
Dear Christian in Christ stand firm
To the tune of “Lo He Comes With Clouds Descending”
The devil is our enemy, He roars – seeking to devour
But in Christ we have victory, He has crushed the devil’s power
Through the Lamb’s blood, Satan loses
Dear Christian in Christ stand firm
By word of our testimony, We will conquer the dragon
Not hiding but standing boldly, Pointing others to the Son
Keep believing, Strong in your faith
Dear Christian in Christ stand firm
In the battle of the ages, Flung from heaven is our foe
His time is short so he rages, Full of fury – working woe
But we have hope, Christ is coming
Dear Christian in Christ stand firm
To the tune of “Lo He Comes With Clouds Descending”
See the battle of the ages, On one side our glorious Lord
Against Him the devil rages, Hatred toward the saints outpoured
But our God wins, The snake is crushed
Against him, Christian, stand firm
A women ready to give birth, A dragon waiting to kill
A Male Child caught up from the earth, After He has done God’s will
Satan loses, Is disgusting
Against him, Christian, stand firm
The devil is thrown from heaven, With all his accusations
See the ancient serpent Satan, Work to deceive the nations
Against his lies, Accusations,
Against him, Christian, stand firm
(To the tune of “Lo He Comes With Clouds Descending”)
Hear the seventh trumpet’s loud call
Heaven sings for all its worth
Behold this earthly kingdom fall
God and Christ come down to earth
He shall now reign, Reign forever
Worship our glorious King!
Nations raged but then God’s wrath came
Came to judge and to destroy
Saints and servants fearing God’s name
Enter into greatest joy
Dwell forever, In His presence
All our hope fulfilled in Him
To the tune of “Lo He Comes With Clouds Descending”
Behold John measures the temple
And those who worship our Lord
Outside the Gentiles will trample
And God’s just wrath is outpoured
Come and worship, As God’s temple
Praise and pray and live for Him
Behold two prophets will now rise
Judgment to send and declare
When they’re done, they’re killed, and then rise
Ascend into heaven fair
Let us witness, To our lost world
Of the Savior while there’s time
To the tune of “Lo He Comes With Clouds Descending”
A strong angel comes now to stand
With glory, authority
Greater than our tri-als at hand
Calling us to hold steady
Then the thunders
Sound and are sealed
Calling for humility
A call to hope – Christ is coming
There will be no more delay
Take the scroll and begin eating
Sweet our hope in Christ today
Bitter stomachs! Weep for the lost!
Proclaim salvation in Christ!
To the tune of “Lo He Comes With Clouds Descending”
Today’s batch of Reformation-related posts are all about preaching and singing:
The Real Engine Room of the Reformation – Michael Reeves (TGC)
Why Martin Luther’s Preaching Was So Offensive – Herman Selderhuis (Crossway)
6 Lessons from Luther on Congregational Singing – Matt Merker (TGC)
Martin Luther’s Shelter Amid the Flood of Depression – Ryan Griffith (TGC)
A Mighty Fortress Is Our God: Discovering the Power of Luther’s Original Lyrics – David Mathis (DG)
We are a singing people because the gospel of the Lord Jesus compels us to sing…. God’s love for us inspires our response of love for Him and calls forth songs of joy from our lips.
Brian J. Mikul 