The band members are Leroy Hamp (vocals), Branon Bernatowicz (guitar), Steve Brown (guitar), T.J. Alford (bass, vocals) and Alex Hamp (drums), all of whom are Christians. They played over 250 shows in 2005 with bands such as Bury Your Dead, The Acacia Strain, As I Lay Dying, and Throwdown.
They have since released their self-titled debut album War of Ages in July 2005 on Strike First Records and in February 2006, they were moved to the Facedown Records roster and recorded their second full-length album, Pride of the Wicked, released in September 2006. Arise and Conquer was released in 2008. Eternal, was released April 13th, 2010, and will be the last album released under their Facedown Records contract.
Salvation
War Of Ages Lyrics
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Lord we hear your prayer, bring forth revival.
Rise, oh ancient one, breathe salvation.
We failed by the hands of man.
And laid claim to idols.
How selfish are we in the eyes of God.
Fearing your demise, breathe salvation.
To those of you who hide behind your sorrows.
And cower in your time of need.
We must prepare our hearts for the demise of a nation, which lies in the palm of our hands.
Heed the warnings, focus not on what's seen and stand above the weakness,
For all who know Him stand to gain eternity.
Our hearts yearn for Your return.
Our hearts yearn for Your return.
Don't hide behind your weakness.
Don't hide behind your weakness.
Hear our cry, fill our hearts, Salvation.
Send Your rain, cover us in honor, we honor You.
Unfailing love is our God, we march into battle.
The lyrics to War Of Ages's "Salvation" are about a call for salvation and revival for those who have failed by the hands of man and laid claim to idols. It acknowledges how selfish humans are in the eyes of God and how they reject the truth when faced with their fears of demises. The song urges people to prepare their hearts for the demise of a nation that lies in the palm of our hands and to heed the warnings and not focus on what's seen but to stand above weakness. Those who know God stand to gain eternity, and the song yearns for His return while calling on Him to send salvation and cover us in honor.
Line by Line Meaning
Ready, I am ready, breathe salvation.
I am prepared to receive salvation and breathe it in.
Lord we hear your prayer, bring forth revival.
We hear your call for renewal and ask for it to come.
Rise, oh ancient one, breathe salvation.
Ancient one, please bring salvation upon us.
We failed by the hands of man.
We have failed due to human causes.
And laid claim to idols.
We have claimed material possessions as our gods.
How selfish are we in the eyes of God.
In God's eyes, we are incredibly self-centered.
You reject truth and lay claim to idols.
You deny reality and worship earthly possessions.
Fearing your demise, breathe salvation.
Feeling threatened by death, receive salvation.
To those of you who hide behind your sorrows.
For those of you who cover up your pain.
And cower in your time of need.
And retreat when you should seek help.
We must prepare our hearts for the demise of a nation, which lies in the palm of our hands.
We need to ready ourselves for the collapse of our country, which is partially our responsibility.
Heed the warnings, focus not on what's seen and stand above the weakness,
Listen to advice, don't get distracted and overcome weakness.
For all who know Him stand to gain eternity.
Those who believe in Him will receive eternal life.
Our hearts yearn for Your return.
We long for your comeback.
Don't hide behind your weakness.
Don't let your weaknesses stop you.
Hear our cry, fill our hearts, Salvation.
Listen to us and fill our hearts with salvation.
Send Your rain, cover us in honor, we honor You.
Shower us with blessings, we pay tribute to You.
Unfailing love is our God, we march into battle.
Our God's love is steadfast, and we are prepared to fight.
Contributed by Aubrey C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.