[Verse 1] Abijah begins a three-year reign in Jerusalem. Judah fields four hundred thousand chosen warriors. Abijah stands on Mount Zemaraim and calls Israel to hear. Jeroboam is described as Solomon's servant who rebelled. [Pre-Chorus] The line drew close, the watch was nearly done, Then courage rose before the rising sun. [Chorus] The Battle Was God's, let the trumpet answer clear, Not by number, not by sword, not by fear. The faithful moved where the battle line was drawn, And the purpose of the LORD kept moving on. [Verse 2] Anyone with a bullock and seven rams can become priest to false gods. Judah claims continued service under Aaron's priests and the Levites. Daily offerings, incense, showbread, and lampstand are maintained. Jeroboam sends an ambush behind Judah. [Bridge] The priests sound trumpets as the men shout. God smites Jeroboam and all Israel before Abijah. Five hundred thousand chosen men of Israel fall. Jeroboam weakens, Abijah grows strong, and Asa receives a season of quiet after Abijah's death. [Final Chorus] The Battle Was God's, let the trumpet answer clear, Not by number, not by sword, not by fear. The faithful moved where the battle line was drawn, And the purpose of the LORD would still move on. [Outro] The field grew still; the record kept the name. Courage passed onward through the fading flame.