LAMB
R.I.S.E. (Rising Appalachia) Lyrics

We've been dispatched by God, sent to warn these wolves of His wrath
We have been chosen and sent by God to warn those who oppose Him about the consequences of their actions

But they wanna put a sock in it, because we're mismatched
They try to silence us because we don't fit their expectations

Since we have been whipped, dragged through streets, our skin ripped, stabbed
We have faced physical and emotional pain, enduring persecution and violence

We've been fightin' fire, tryna have these burnin' sticks snatched
We have been tirelessly trying to save others from the destructive path they are on

Takin' the gospel to the hostile, even if it'll cost all
We are spreading the message of the gospel to those who are resistant, even if it means sacrificing everything

Not seeing that they're beefin' with what they're breathin' through their nostrils
They fail to realize that they are opposing the very thing that gives them life

New Atheists hatin' this, they rage and diss, shakin' fists
Those who deny the existence of God strongly oppose our message and express their anger and disagreement

At their Maker, ticked, they want everyone to be made to think they were apes and fish
They are angry at God, desiring to convince others that they are merely products of evolution

Faiths that misunderstand who He is, with their lives, they wage against Him
Religions that misconstrue the true nature of God actively oppose and fight against Him

Like those who think it's a service they offer their god when they slay Christians
Some believe that by persecuting and killing Christians, they are doing a service to their false gods

Or wolves in sheep's clothes, or should I say fleece robes?
There are those who pretend to be righteous but are actually deceitful and harmful

Who only take and give false teaching, they just pick
These false teachers selectively choose teachings that benefit themselves, ignoring the true message of the gospel

Whatever verses make 'em rich, like their Bibles have pages ripped
They cherry-pick verses that support their own agendas, disregarding the integrity and completeness of the Bible

Cultists who claim they are the same, but they're lost, they stray from Scripts
Cult followers believe they are following true teachings, but in reality, they deviate from the sacred scriptures

Those emergin' who gravely twist the clear Word of God to make 'em grin
Certain groups distort and manipulate the clear teachings of God's Word for their own enjoyment and satisfaction

Those who make the truth out to be whatever they say it is
There are individuals who redefine the truth according to their own desires and beliefs

New Agers with skeptics and agnostics, stuck on maybe/if
New Age believers, skeptics, and agnostics are uncertain and hesitant, unable to fully commit or believe

All the shady tricks, hol(e)d up ... we won't cave to this!
Despite all the deceptive tactics and challenges we face, we refuse to give in

We lowered our guard, let the enemy creep in with stealth
We made the mistake of becoming complacent and allowed the enemy to infiltrate our lives unnoticed

The moment we got comfy with our feelings and wealth
Our downfall began when we became comfortable and satisfied with our emotions and material possessions

We are lambs sent to help tame the wild, tell 'em why God gave the Child
Our purpose is to assist in bringing peace and understanding to those who are rebellious, reminding them of God's gift in Jesus

He chose this group of troops before we became defiled
God specifically selected us to fulfill His mission before we were corrupted by sin

So while we wait for our Shepherd to return
In the midst of anticipating our Shepherd's return

We will warn of the fire comin', we don't want you to be burned
We will diligently alert others of the impending consequences if they do not turn away from their destructive ways

We rep the Law fulfiller, we are Lambs Among Wolves
We represent Jesus, who fulfilled the law, and we are placed in a hostile world

We'd have victory, even if we were ants among Hulk
We will achieve triumph, even if we appear insignificant compared to our formidable opponents

'Cause when His wrath appears and it engulfs
When God's anger is unleashed and overwhelms

His enemies, then they'll see the 'big bang' that results
Those who oppose God will witness the immense and undeniable consequences of their actions

I’m lost, I’m found
I have experienced moments of being lost and found

I can’t begin to explain my frustrations with who I have been
I struggle to put into words the disappointment and dissatisfaction I have with my past self

I’ve fallen onto my knees, in my prayers, I ask for retreat
I have humbled myself and pleaded with God for a break from the repetitive sins I commit

Sins that I just repeat, sins that I just repeat
I continually fall into the same sinful patterns, repeating the same mistakes

'Cause I’ve fallen into routines that are twisted, wicked, unclean
I have become trapped in unhealthy, sinful patterns and habits

Scary visions are haunting me, must beware of the devil's schemes
I am tormented by frightening thoughts and experiences, realizing the need to be cautious of the devil's strategies

On my journey, I’ve gone astray, told myself that I’d be okay
During my life's journey, I have veered off the right path, convincing myself that everything would turn out fine

Hey, don’t worry, it’s just a phase, soon you’ll be feeling great
I reassure myself with the idea that it's just a temporary phase and that I will soon feel better

But the devil was taking aim, he was ready to dig my grave
However, the devil was plotting against me, ready to lead me to destruction

I was falling into temptations, my faith, it had been degrading
I succumbed to temptations, and as a result, my faith was weakening

It’s easy to feel defeated, to stay down and take the beating
It is easy to feel overwhelmed and remain submissive to the hardships and challenges

But that’s not the reason you’re here, you’re not defeated
However, that is not the purpose of my existence, and I am not a helpless victim

It’s Jesus who rose again, it’s through Him that I find my strength
Jesus, who conquered death, is the source of my resilience and inner strength

'Cause of Him that I’ll be alright and be better right by His side
Because of my relationship with Him, I will be okay and continually grow in His presence

Hope is found through the Saviour’s name, grace is given, 'cause Jesus came
I find hope and receive undeserved favor because of Jesus' sacrifice

Loneliness, yeah, let that decay, accept Christ, He’s here to stay
I refuse to let loneliness consume me because I have accepted Christ, who will always be present in my life

We stay wise like serpents, but harmless as doves
Despite the challenges we face, we maintain discernment and wisdom while remaining gentle and innocent

Our struggle is a must, bringing you the message Christ the Saviour had discussed
Our ongoing battle is necessary as we share the message that Christ, our Savior, had communicated

Before He bled and died a shameful way up on the cross
Before Jesus suffered and died in a humiliating manner on the cross

So that filthy men can rid themselves of all the dust
His sacrificial act allows sinful individuals to cleanse themselves of their impurities

Leave behind the snares, sinfulness, and the lust, uhh
We are urged to abandon the traps, sinful behaviors, and desires

This is the time that we’re living in, there is no giving in
We are reminded that we are living in a crucial period and we must not surrender

We tread a path that's narrow and it’s very thin
The path we walk on is narrow and challenging

Cross that line, it’ll never be the same again
Once we cross that line, everything will change irreversibly

Seek this refuge and take heed, whoever’s listening
We encourage those who are listening to seek refuge and pay attention to our message

In case you be defiled by wolves that seek your very skin
We caution against being deceived and harmed by those who desire to harm you

Leading many astray, they pry and kill the innocent
These wolves mislead and manipulate others, causing harm and death to the innocent

There is no taming them, the blood stains them within
Their nature cannot be changed or controlled, as their wickedness is deeply ingrained

Leading lambs to the slaughter with lies and their cunning grins
They deceitfully lead unsuspecting individuals to destruction, masked by their deceitful smiles

Just like in the beginning, the devil brought his poison in
Similar to the story of the fall, the devil introduced his destructive influence

God had named it sin and it remained ever since
God identified it as sin, and sin has persisted throughout history

Evil lives by every inch, the world rotting in its stench
Evil permeates every aspect of life, causing the world to decay

God Himself came down and bruised the wicked wolf prince
God, in His divine form, descended and defeated the wicked ruler of darkness

Oh, men, won’t you repent? Rather, you’d interject
Oh, humanity, will you not turn away from your sins? Instead, you interrupt and resist

Prosperity and intellect to God's Word with no respect
You prioritize material wealth and human knowledge above respecting God's Word

Death, where is your sting? Wolves are no match for Him
Death holds no power or victory, as the wolves are no match for God

He brings day where night is dim, fire and the whirling winds
He brings light and clarity to dark and confusing times, like fire and a turbulent wind

His voice is thundering, you won’t get this chance again
His voice is powerful and authoritative, and this opportunity will not present itself again

Told you from the start, my friend, hail Christ the Lion King
We have been telling you from the beginning, my friend, to praise and acknowledge Christ, the mighty King