The first three songs in this medley were on a children’s CD I grew up listening to by Rob Allison.

1
After israel had wandered in the wilderness 
For a period of forty years,
It was time for the younger generation 
To fight for the promised land.

Now the Lord had already chosen Joshua 
‘Cause he took the lead to choose God.
As he stood on the border of the good land,
God gave him this command.

Be strong and of good courage
Do not be afraid, neither be dismayed
For Jehovah your God is with you
Wherever you go.

2
Awake, awake, Deborah!
Awake, awake, break out in song!
Arise, Barak, and lead your captivity captive.

Let your enemies perish, Oh Jehovah,
But let them that love Him be as the sun!

Awake, awake, oh generation!
Come out, come out from all the nations
Arise, Christians, and give
Yourselves to Christ and the church

3
Gideon’s army was like a barley loaf
Gideon’s army was like a barley loaf
And they rolled down the hill into the enemy
And so the Lord did win a mighty victory

Gideon said put a pitcher o’er your torch
Gideon said put a trumpet in your hand
And when I give the word you’ll blow your trumpets loud
And break your pitchers so your light shines all around

The enemy soldiers cried out and they fled
Because the shouts of praise and life came overhead.
So with Gideon we see the Lord’s special way to fight.
It’s not with sticks and stones but with your praise and light.

4
Wherever you go, I will go,
Wherever you dwell, I will dwell;
Your people will be my people 
And your God will be my God.
(2x)

Wherever you die, I will die;
And there will I be buried.
Jehovah do to me, and more as well,
If anything but death parts me from you.
(Repeat last 2 lines)

Medley - Joshua / Deborah / Gideon / Ruth

Lyrics & Chords: https://songbase.life/3903

The culmination of what we've enjoyed this past college training (2021)!

We Must Rise Up And Build!

This hymn was written as an encouragement to the saints in Papua New Guinea.
Chords and sheets: https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/902


1
Once a sinner, now I’m saved;
Still, I lack in many ways.
Lord, it feels like nothing has changed.
Patient, yet I cannot wait;
Loving, yet not void of hate;
Lord, I don’t want to stay the same.
Thought I had to come up with my own solutions,
But You’re showing me the way to take.

Chorus:
I don’t have to know my complications;
I just need to grow in the Lord,
Enjoying Him day by day,
Pursuing Him with the saints,
Absorbing Him just as a branch would in the vine.
There’s no need for me to struggle and to strive;
Just to grow in life.

2
Eating Your word when I wake,
Nothing should get in the way;
Calling ceaselessly on Your name.
Meeting You with all the saints,
Feasting on Your boundless grace,
Praising as I call it a day.
I’ve let go of all religious regulations;
Found a new, enjoying way to take.

Just to Grow in Life - WJ, TS

Here are the words:
1
God used John, the Baptist,
Who left his home and good past;
Left the religion of his age.
He turned from the oldness,
And spoke the Word with boldness,
“Repent and leave this crooked age.”

Chorus:
 	God needs the overcomers,
’Our dear Lord Jesus’ lovers!
Make us those who live to turn the age!
God needs the overcomers,
’Our dear Lord Jesus’ lovers!
Make us those who consummate the age!

2
God called Saul of Tarsus,
For His own plan and purpose,
Who became Paul, the apostle;
He saw a heav’nly vision,
Where there is no division,
In the one Body of the Lord.

3
God called Timothy, now,
Like-souled with Paul, who knew how
To pray and be soaked in the Word;
His spirit fanned into flame,
Lord, make my spirit the same,
An overcoming man of God!
 	Make us the overcomers,
Christ’s Bride, and God’s age-turners.
Make us those who consummate the age!

https://www.hymnal.net/en/hymn/ns/505

God Needs The Overcomers - 2015 National College Training

Isn't it funny how things are changing? Isn’t it sad how they stay the same.
Some folks stay busy rearranging. Some play the game.
I know you just want what’s best for your family.
Everybody else just wants that too.
Maybe at the end of the day all that really matters is not so much what you do,
Or who you do it to, it’s why you do what you do.

If love is not the answer, do you even know what the question is?
If I know my brother has my back, he can surely know that I have his.
If there’s gonna be tomorrow, better be taking care of today.
‘Cause there’s only so much sorrow that can be washed away.

In a perfect world we could just do our own thing.
But we know perfection don't live ‘round here
Start singing the song, let the world hear you singing. Love live’s ‘round here.
And when you come around to the chorus, sing it,
Hum along if you don’t know the words.
Maybe you can even add a little harmony. Set your spirit free.
Sing along with me. Sing in harmony.

If love is not the answer, do you even know what the question is?
If I know my brother has my back, he can surely know that I have his.
If there’s gonna be tomorrow, better be taking care of today.
‘Cause there’s only so much sorrow that can be washed away.

Every time you turn your back on someone in need, a little piece of you slowly dies.
Yes, I realize you will not always succeed, but at least you’ll know you tried.

If love is not the answer, do you even know what the question is?
If I know my brother has my back, he can surely know that I have his.
If there’s gonna be tomorrow, better be taking care of today.
‘Cause there’s only so much sorrow that can be washed away.

God Needs The Overcomers - 2015 National College Training

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