Gospel music minister, Dr. John Mo is out with his sophomore single following the well-received debut release, “Hallelujah.”
Produced by Soji Adesola, the new single is titled “Fight These Battles” and it features Minister Hope Imeh.
Dr. John Mo shares the story behind the song:
“I was coming from the usual choir rehearsals one night when my car had a fault and stopped on the highway. I wound up and was making calls to get help for the situation. Suddenly, armed men came around, shattered my car window and forcefully gained access to me. They took away my phone and the lots I had with me. They left me gripped with fear and I realized how powerless and how close I was to being killed by armed men who have no regard for lives. In pain, I pondered on how I was robbed in a twinkle of an eye and left broken despite all I believe I could do.
“Just then, the Spirit said to me, “John, you can’t fight the battles alone. I am your defense and the God of vengeance – I keep, and I’ve kept you!”. Instantly, I submitted to God saying “Lord, I’m so sorry to trust in my strength. Henceforth, please fight my battles for me so I’d always hold my peace (Exodus 14:14).” On my way to another choir rehearsal the next day, the lyrics of “Fight These Battles” began to drop in my spirit in bits like droplets of rain. As I meditated on His word afterwards, and thinking of the battles of my life, the writing of the song was complete.
“Today, I have peace within me, knowing that the Almighty God fights my battles. Truly, If we turn all our battles to God in prayers, in praise and trust in him, we’ll surely be victorious. The God of vengeance always wins the war; He won’t start losing with yours. May this song bring you to that level of understanding and provoke your testimonies in Jesus name, Amen.”
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LYRICS
Intro:
Many times I tried to fight the battles of my life alone but I failed.
So I turned to Jesus, saying, Lord fight these battles for me
and I’ll hold my peace.
Verse 1:
I’ve fought so many times alone
But I lost the battles
My emotions couldn’t help me out
In my defeat, I cried alone.
True, by strength no man prevails
For the battle is the Lord’s
Fight these battles for me
Take away my pain
Victory belongs to You
Lord arise for me
Fight these battles for me
Wipe away my tears
Victory belongs to You
‘Cos You always win the war
Verse 2:
So You clapped, the feet of the lepers
The enemies fled in the sound of a rage
You spoke to the storm and the troubled sea
There was calm and peace all around
You parted the waters for Your own
Yet You drowned the enemies and their chariots
Yes, You did, Mighty God
Oooh yeah
Fight these battles for me
Take away my pain (Take away my pain)
Victory belongs to You
Lord arise for me
Fight these battles for me
Wipe away my tears (Wipe away my tears)
Victory belongs to You
‘Cos You always win the war.
(fight these battles)
Chorus:
Fight these battles for me (Take away my pain)
Take away my pain (For the victory belongs to God)
Victory belongs to You (God arise let my enemies be scattered)
Lord arise for me (Hallelujah)
Fight these battles for me (The struggle is over)
Wipe away my tears (Lord contend with them that contend with me)
Victory belongs to You (I’m now a winner no longer a loser)
You always win the war (Yes You do)
(Fight these battles, fight these battles for me)
Fight these battles for me (Jehovah Nissi, wipe my tears away)
Take away my pains (Victory belongs to You)
Victory belongs to You (Oh, Yeah)
Lord arise for me (Fight these battles, fight these battles for me)
Fight these battles for me (Take away, take away my worries and pain)
Wipe away my tears (Jehovah Shalom, my Promise Keeper)
Victory belongs to You
You always win the war ( You always do)
(Say the oh)
Oh oh oh ooh (That’s the shout of joy, oh)
Oh oh oh ooh (Say the oh)
Oh oh oh ooh (You always)
You always win the war
Every now and then, oooh
Oh oh oh ooh (When you feel like you can’t say a word)
Oh oh oh ooh (All you need is turn it in)
Oh oh oh ooh (All you need is turn it in)
You always win the war (Turn it in for God)
God of vengeance (uh! King of glory)
King of glory (Lion of ..)
Lion of Judah (I wish I have a witness)
I give it up for You
(God of..)
God of vengeance (King of glory)
King of glory (Lion of Judah)
Lion of Judah
I give it up for You (I give it up for You)
God of vengeance (King of glory)
King of glory (Lion of …)
Lion of Judah
I give it up for You (I give it up for You)
(God of..)
God of vengeance (Yeah, yeah yeah)
King of glory (Yes ah!)
Lion of Judah (Yes ah!)
I give it up for You
(He said in His word, he that dwells)
God of vengeance (..in the secret place of the Most High)
King of glory (..shall abide)
Lion of Judah (under the shadow of The Almighty)
I give it up for You (Your covering is sure, your covering is sure)
God of vengeance (…because He wins every battle)
King of glory (Hallelujah!)
Lion of Judah
I give it up for You (I give it up for You)
(God of Vengeance)
God of vengeance (King of glory)
King of glory (Man of war)
Lion of Judah (I give it up for You)
I give it up for You
(King of glory)
God of vengeance (Lion of the tribe of Judah)
King of glory (Man of war)
Lion of Judah (I turn it up for You)
I give it up for You
(My battle fighter)
God of vengeance (Victory belongs to You)
King of glory (ooh oh oh ooh)
Lion of Judah (I give it up for You)
I give it up for You.