Recently I have been introduced to a guy named Travis Ryan. Well not introduced in person or anything, but I've become very friendly with his music. I feel like the guy is singing the words of my heart right now.
Not long after I got back I was over at a friends house, surrounded by some of my dearest friends. Travis Ryan was having a cd release party live and streamed online that night, and since a friend of mine knew him, he wanted to watch. So watch we did. I loved his sound. but most of all, I loved his lyrics. This one song in particular seemed to express my heart so so so well in regards to the World Race.
Battle Song.
In getting to know more and more about the details of the race, in the Lord preparing my heart for this next mission, and getting to know my squadmates, my new family, I knew the first time I heard this song…that it was meant for us. so perfectly fits our hearts. so perfect. Thanks God for giving these words to Travis Ryan, and thanks Travis for putting it together so beautifully. You nailed it.
Here are the lyrics, and if you dare, check out the song and Travis Ryan's other tunes too. His latest album is just so good. He's easy to find: travisryanmusic.com
Take a look in the distance
See a generation rise
Called out of darkness
Into Your glorious light
They will be fearless
Giving up their lives
Declaring freedom
Lifting Your banner high
Our hearts are beating like drums
Beating like drums
The sound of joy
Is our war-cry
We shout this anthem
To lift You high
The Mighty Lord
Is alive and strong
We join our voices and sing
Our battlesong
Hear the call to be reckless
We are holding nothing back
Your kingdom’s advancing
Our hearts are holding fast
To love with abandon
We will keep marching on
For sin is defeated
And death is overcome
Our hearts are beating like drums
Beating like drums
Our hearts are beating like drums
Beating like drums
Our hearts are beating like drums
Beating like drums
Our hearts are beating like drums
Beating like drums
Raise up a shout
We join our voices and sing
We join our voices and sing
Our battlesong
