Bishop Hezekiah Xzavier Walker, Jr. (born December 24, 1962 in Brooklyn, Ne… Read Full Bio ↴Bishop Hezekiah Xzavier Walker, Jr. (born December 24, 1962 in Brooklyn, New York) is a Grammy Award-winning gospel music artist; founder & leader of the Love Fellowship Choir, and Pastor & Bishop of the Love Fellowship Tabernacle, with locations in Brooklyn, New York and Bensalem, Pennsylvania in the United States of America. Bishop Walker is also the Overseer of his own Covenant Keepers Fellowship, which spiritually covers various churches all over the United States of America and in South Africa.

Hezekiah Walker is the visionary, founder and Senior Pastor of the Love Fellowship Tabernacle Churches in Brooklyn, New York; & Bensalem, Pennsylvania. As pastor, he shepherds a growing and multi-cultural flock of members varying in age, race and socio-economic backgrounds. Born and raised in Brooklyn in the tumultuous Fort Greene public housing projects, he has risen to found, build and lead one of the greatest ministries in the world.

Hezekiah Walker has released several albums on the music labels; Sweet Rain Records, Benson Music Group, and Verity Records as Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Crusade Choir, Hezekiah Walker & The Love Fellowship Choir, and more recently (since 2005) as, Hezekiah Walker & LFC.

Bishop Walker's efforts have seen him win Grammy Awards for Best Gospel Album By Choir Or Chorus twice: once for Live in Atlanta at Morehouse College (1994), and once for Love Is Live! (2001).

Separate from The Love Fellowship Choir, Bishop Walker's Love Fellowship Tabernacle Choir (LFT Church Choir) have released albums entitled Recorded "Live" at Love Fellowship Tabernacle in 1998, and Love Is Live in 2001.

The Battle
Hezekiah Walker Lyrics

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FOR THE BATTLE IS NOT YOURS
ITS THE LORD'S
ITS NOT YOURS
FOR THE BATTLE IS NOT YOURS
ITS THE LORD'S
ITS NOT YOURS
HOLD YOUR PEACE, LET THE LORD FIGHT FOYOU
FOR YOU

TENORS:
FOR THE BATTLE IS NOT YOURS
ITS NOT YOUR ITS THE LORDS

FOR THE BATTLE(FOR THE BATTLE)
IS NOT YOURS(IS NOT YOURS)
FOR THE BATTLE(FOR THE BATTLE. IS THE LORD'S)
IS THE LORD'S

HOLD YOUR PEACE LET THE LORD FIGHT FOR YOU
FOR YOU.....

Overall Meaning

Hezekiah Walker's song "The Battle" is a powerful anthem of faith and submission to God in times of trouble. The lyrics are direct and simple, yet they convey a deep and profound message that resonates with the listeners. The song acknowledges the struggles and challenges of life, but also reminds us that we are not alone in the fight. The battle we face is not ours to fight, but the Lord's. In other words, we are not in control, and we must learn to trust in God's sovereignty and power to bring us through.

The repetition of the phrase "for the battle is not yours, it's the Lord's" emphasizes the central theme of the song. It is a reminder that we must surrender our worries and fears to God, and allow Him to take control of the situation. The phrase "hold your peace, let the Lord fight for you" echoes the sentiments of Psalm 46:10, which says "Be still, and know that I am God." This verse encourages us to trust in God's plan, and to be patient as He works on our behalf.

Overall, "The Battle" is a powerful song of faith and surrender that speaks to the struggles and challenges of life. It reminds us that we need not fight our battles alone, but can trust in God's power to bring us through.

Line by Line Meaning

FOR THE BATTLE IS NOT YOURS
The conflict you face is not for you to handle

ITS THE LORD'S
It belongs to God

ITS NOT YOURS
It is not your burden or responsibility

HOLD YOUR PEACE, LET THE LORD FIGHT FOR YOU
Be still and let God take control of your battle

FOR THE BATTLE IS NOT YOURS
The conflict you face is not for you to handle

ITS THE LORD'S
It belongs to God

ITS NOT YOURS
It is not your burden or responsibility

TENORS:
Vocalists with higher range sing the following lines

FOR THE BATTLE IS NOT YOURS
The conflict you face is not for you to handle

ITS NOT YOURS
It is not your burden or responsibility

FOR THE BATTLE(FOR THE BATTLE)
The conflict (the conflict)