Arm The Annointed
Mortification Lyrics


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(WORDS AND MUSIC-STEVE ROWE)

ARM THE ANOINTED
WITH POWER FROM ON HIGH,
ARM THE ANOINTED,
LIKE LIGHTNING.

STRIKE UPON THE WATER,
SHINE UPON THE SEA,
WATERS FLOW THE SANDBANK,
JUST LIKE AN ANOINTING
CALL UPON THE ELDERS,
TO ANOINT THE SICK,
OIL UPON THE FOREHEAD,
WATERS FLOW WITHIN.

STRIKE UPON THE ANVIL,
FORGE THE FIRE AND FLAME,
BURNING FORCE OF POWER,
REVIVAL OF THE WAY,
THAT BRINGS HOLY POWER,
TO THOSE WHO RECEIVE




CALL FOR THE ANOINTING,
TO BE RELEASED.

Overall Meaning

The song "Arm the Anointed" by Mortification is a powerful and passionate call to arms that urges and empowers the anointed - the chosen ones - to arm themselves with the power that comes from God. The opening lines of the song "Arm the Anointed with power from on high, like lightning" portrays the image of lightning that brings power, energy, and life. The anointed are called upon to strike upon the water and shine upon the sea, using the power and energy from on high to bring life and light to the world around them.


The chorus continues with the calls for the anointed to rise up and bring revival and healing to those around them. The song encourages the anointed to call upon the elders to anoint the sick with oil upon their forehead, invoking the power of God to heal and revive them. The powerful imagery of the water flowing like anointing is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the lasting impact of using the power from on high to bring life and light to the world.


The song's purpose is to encourage the anointed to be brave and bold in their mission of spreading God's love and power to those in need, forging the fire and flame within them to bring a revival of the way that brings holy power to those who receive. In essence, the song is a call to empower and embolden the anointed, reminding them of their purpose and urging them to act with the power of God.


Line by Line Meaning

ARM THE ANOINTED WITH POWER FROM ON HIGH, ARM THE ANOINTED, LIKE LIGHTNING.
Prepare and equip the chosen and consecrated ones with strength and authority from heaven. Empower them swiftly and forcefully, as fast and powerful as lightning.


STRIKE UPON THE WATER, SHINE UPON THE SEA, WATERS FLOW THE SANDBANK, JUST LIKE AN ANOINTING
Strike the surface of the water, brilliantly illuminating the sea. The flowing water will carry the anointing and blessing, just like oil flowing down to the sandbank.


CALL UPON THE ELDERS, TO ANOINT THE SICK, OIL UPON THE FOREHEAD, WATERS FLOW WITHIN.
Summon the wise and experienced leaders to consecrate and bless those who are ill, anointing them with oil on their foreheads. The anointing will cause the inner waters of healing to flow within them.


STRIKE UPON THE ANVIL, FORGE THE FIRE AND FLAME, BURNING FORCE OF POWER, REVIVAL OF THE WAY,
Strike forcefully upon the anvil, creating intense heat and flame. The blazing power will bring renewal and restoration to the way of life


THAT BRINGS HOLY POWER, TO THOSE WHO RECEIVE, CALL FOR THE ANOINTING, TO BE RELEASED.
The way of life that is restored brings divine and sacred power to those who accept it. Call for the anointing to be set free and released, bringing forth spiritual power and renewal.




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