Lyrics

[Verse 1]
The army's gathered up every side
Fear is rising like a raging tide
But the prophet spoke, "Don't you fear the sword"
The battle belongs to the Lord, yeah

[Verse 2]
So Jehoshaphat fell to his knees
Seeking Heaven for the strategy
Then the Spirit spoke with holy fire
"Send the worshippers and the choir", yeah

[Chorus]
Send Judah first let the praises go out
Before the victory, before the shout
Lift up a sound till the walls come down
Heaven moves when worship fills the ground
Send Judah first
Let the trumpets ring
When the praises go up, the Lord will fight for me, oh
Send Judah first
Send Judah first

[Verse 2]
No sword was raised, no shield was drawn
Yet the enemy turned on their own
As the singers lifted holy praise
God released His mighty ways

Through the valley they marched by faith
With thanksgiving on their lips that day
And what was meant for harm and defeat
Became a testimony complete

[Chorus]
Send Judah first let the praises go out
Before the victory, before the shout
Lift up a sound till the walls come down
Heaven moves when worship fill the ground
Send Judah first
Let the trumpets ring
When the praises go up, the Lord will fight for me, oh
Send Judah first
Send Judah first

[Bridge]
This is how we fight our battles
Not by power, not by might
We will praise before the promise
We will sing into the night

Chains are breaking
Strongholds falling
At the sound of lifted hands
Every weapon formed against us
Cannot stand, cannot stand

[Vamp / Hook]
Send Judah first!
Send Judah first!
Praise goes up and the enemy scatters!
Send Judah first!
Send Judah first!
Worship changes every battle!
[(Repeat)]

[Final Tag]
When Judah goes first
Victory follows!

Written by: Anthony Turner
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