The courage of Jehoiada

Jehoiada saw the kingdom fall,
Wicked hearts had ruled it all,
Athaliah’s grip brought fear and pain,
But faith in God would rise again.

A baby cried in shadowed halls,
His life preserved by temple walls,
A faithful heart and secret care,
Kept Judah’s hope alive in prayer.

From hidden rooms to kingdom halls,
God sees the faith that never falls,
One act of courage, pure and small,
Can change the course of hearts and all.

The priest said, “Guard the holy gate,
Jehovah’s plan will not be late,”
At seven years the boy would stand,
A crown of promise in his hand.

The trumpets rang, the people cheered,
The roar of freedom reappeared,
The queen cried out, “Conspiracy!”
But truth had claimed the victory.

From hidden rooms to kingdom halls,
God sees the faith that never falls,
One act of courage, pure and small,
Can change the course of hearts and all.

They led her out; her end was near,
The people’s hearts no longer fear,
For evil falls when God takes stand,
And justice reigns across the land.

Then Jehoiada raised his voice,
To make Jehovah’s praise their choice,
The idols broke, the altars burned,
To pure devotion hearts returned.

From hidden rooms to kingdom halls,
God sees the faith that never falls,
One act of courage, pure and small,
Can change the course of hearts and all.

The Levites sang, the people prayed,
The joy of heaven filled that day,
The gates were kept, the temple strong,
The nation healed with faith and song.

Young Jehoash on the throne was crowned,
God’s promise there on holy ground,
Another chance to serve and live,
To worship God, their love to give.

From hidden rooms to kingdom halls,
God sees the faith that never falls,
One act of courage, pure and small,
Can change the course of hearts and all.

The darkness fled where light was found,
The faithful hearts stood firm and sound,
For when one dares to stand for right,
Jehovah turns the dark to light.

So let our hearts be brave and true,
When evil storms are breaking through,
That same bold faith can guide us still,
To do Jehovah’s holy will.

From hidden rooms to kingdom halls,
God sees the faith that never falls,
One act of courage, pure and small,
Can change the course of hearts and all.

Raise your hand, let courage ring,
Stand for truth in everything,
When the world seems cold and wild,
God protects His faithful child.

From hidden rooms to kingdom halls,
God sees the faith that never falls,
One act of courage, pure and small,
Can change the course of hearts and all.
From hidden rooms to kingdom halls,
God sees the faith that never falls,
One act of courage, pure and small,
Can change the course of hearts and all.
One act of courage, pure and small,
Can change the course of hearts and all.

Clountry classic, swing
harmonica, twang guitar,  deep bass and drums,  
Male singer