Poem #1267: The Divine Stand

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Jesus
Stand among us
In Your risen power
Make evil powers
Run for cover
Silence every gun
Speak but a word
And dispel the storm
Crush the haughty spirit
Tumble principalities
Remove the Prince of Russia
Break the gates of brass
Cut the bars
Of iron in sunder
Jesus
Stand among us
Wield a mighty weapon
And lead us into triumph
We declare war
A decisive 30-day onslaught
Shatter the forces
Of desolation
Release angelic forces
Disgrace the sons
Of darkness
Rebuke the merciless
Seize power
From the oppressor
Let Your mercy shower
In the 30-day war
Jesus
Stand among us
In Your Resurrection
Power
Lord, we give You this hour.

Akpan