Mortification - Time Crusaders lyrics

[Words and Music by Steve Rowe] Time Crusaders Time Crusaders, minstrels of ancient worship Time Crusaders, tunes from the heart of God The musicians lead the armies to war Sounding the battle cry Leading on to victory Ancient times of scripture Playing the strings of healing Soothing the king's torment The harp was David's sword Piercing the pain of Saul The red shield raised in the streets Playing the music from the bars Meeting men's desperate needs Playing music to which they relate Many have gone before us Heeding the call to play Totally relevant music Meeting the need of the hour The progress of eons has pa**ed We see that music lives on God created all styles Satan has only perverted We are the bearers of news Grinding the truth to your ears Seeking new ways to destroy The lies that live in your mind William Booth's speech: Many people like to sit Within the sound of the church bell But I'd rather run a rescue shop Within a yard of Hell Time Crusaders [Mark 16:15; 2 Chron. 20:21-22; 1 Sam. 16:14-23; Psalm 150]