[Verse 1] Jehoahaz begins ruling Israel and continues Jeroboam's sin. Jehoahaz seeks the LORD, and God hears the oppressed king. The Syrian war reduces Israel's army to a tiny remnant. Joash also follows the sins of Jeroboam. [Pre-Chorus] The line drew close, the watch was nearly done, Then courage rose before the rising sun. [Chorus] The Arrow of the LORD's Deliverance, 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] The prophet places his hands upon the king's hands. An eastward arrow is called the LORD's deliverance from Syria. Joash strikes the ground only three times. Elisha dies and is buried as Moabite bands enter the land. [Bridge] The corpse touches Elisha's bones and stands alive. Hazael continues oppressing Israel throughout Jehoahaz's days. God remains gracious because of covenant with Abraham, Isaac. After Hazael dies, Joash defeats Ben-hadad three times and recovers Israel's cities. [Final Chorus] The Arrow of the LORD's Deliverance, 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.