Bryan Edward Duncan (born on March 16, 1953 in Riverside, California), is a… Read Full Bio ↴Bryan Edward Duncan (born on March 16, 1953 in Riverside, California), is an American Contemporary Christian musician with four Dove Awards to his credit (for his participation in various artist collections) along with a Grammy for his part in a 1996 Andraé Crouch tribute album.

Duncan began his solo career in 1985 with his old label Light Records following the dissolution in 1984 of his prior musical endeavor Sweet Comfort Band. Since then, he has recorded for four different labels, including his own imprint, Red Road Records. His material since after 2012 has been self-released with 2019's SHINE the most recent. In 1992, CCM Industry trade magazine Christian Research Report named his album MERCY their Album of the Year.

The Battle is the Lords
Bryan Duncan Lyrics

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There is no pain the Jesus cannot feel
Oh, there's no hurt that he cannot heal
All things work together according to his perfect, holy will
Oh, no matter what you're going through
Remember God is using you, yeah
Oh, the battle is not yours
It's the Lord's
Oh, hey yeah! Oh yeah! Oh!

There is no sadness that Jesus cannot feel
Oh, no, no. There's no sorrow that Jesus cannot heal
Yeah, all things work according to God's perfect will
Oh yes they do! Oh!
No matter what you're going through
Remember God, remember God is using you
Oh the battle is not yours
The battle is the Lord's
Oh, thank you Jesus, I say now!
It's the Lord's, hallelujah, it's the Lord's!
Hey, hold your head up high and don't you cry
It's the Lord's, it's the Lord's, oh yeah!
That's right, yeah!
No matter what you're going through
Just remember God is using you
Oh no matter what you're going through
Oh, the Lord is gonna use you
Hey, yeah, no matter what you're going through
Oh yeah, yeah! You know that God, God is using you, yeah!
Oh, you got to hold your head up high
And know that God is on your side, yeah!
Ah, yeah!
Trust him with all you heart
Oh, don't lean on your own understanding
You gotta walk with him, talk with him
And let him know you're on his side, yeah!
And that battle is never gonna be yours, whoo!
Hey [scat singing]
Lord!
Don't have to fight that battle by yourself, no, no!
You're not alone, you're not alone!
You know that God is on your side
I got to tell you! God is on your side, whoo!
Oh, you got to know that you go no worries

Hey yeah!
You got to know that God i

Overall Meaning

n in control of every situation, every struggle, and every battle that we may face in life. In Bryan Duncan's song "The Battle is the Lord's," he emphasizes the power and assurance that comes from trusting in God's sovereignty. Jesus is capable of feeling every pain and hurt that we experience, and has the power to heal us from them. With God's perfect and holy will, all things will work together, no matter the circumstance. We are reminded that in the midst of trials and struggles, God is using us for His glory and purpose.

The lyrics continue to give encouragement and comfort, reminding us that we don't have to face battles alone. The battle that we face is not ours, but it's the Lord's. We are urged to hold our heads up high and not to cry because the Lord is fighting for us. No matter what, we should trust in God with all our heart and not lean on our own understanding. As we walk and talk with Him, we must remember that we are on His side and that the battle is never ours to fight alone.

Overall, Bryan Duncan's "The Battle is the Lord's" is a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty, love, and presence in every area of our lives. It encourages us to trust in Him, no matter what struggles we may face, knowing that the Lord is fighting for us, and that we are not alone.

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