10.10.11 // The Battle Jericho; words by Sam DuRegger and music by Charlie Koopman — Performed at Third Church in Pella, Iowa — This is a short re-telling of the events leading up to the Battle of Jericho, in a beatnik free form storytelling kinda way. This was a fun way to creatively tell multiple chapters of the Bible (from multiple Books). Starting with the Lord’s displeasure with his people, to banishment to the desert, to Moses’ death and Joshua’s anointing as the leader of the people.
Lyrics after the Jump!
Verse 1
Now let me set the scene…
God is incensed at His Chosen People,
angered at their lack of common sense.
For they saw the signs in Egypt,
they felt His Glory at Zion.
They ate the bread from dew,
and followed a pillar of fire.
Yet they lost the favor of Yahweh,
by treating Him with contempt.
And so they faced some repercussions,
for their lack of trust in Him.
Verse 2
40 years of wandering…
40 years of waiting…
Joshua now commands them,
The Lord’s Salvation his name.
He leads the tribes of Israel,
who are anxiously awaiting.
They are poised like a lion,
crouched and ready.
And their enemies?
They’ve shut themselves in,
and are shaking in their oversized boots.
Verse 3
40 years of planning…
40 years of training…
When it’s time to cross the Jordan,
God calls an audible.
Ignoring the plans of Generals,
He layouts a curious scheme.
A conquest, no… A procession.
With Priests and musicians leading the way,
not horses and chariots.
For 6 days they circled Jericho,
marching around the walls…
Then on the 7th day…
