[Verse 1] David's last words identify him as the anointed son of Jesse and sweet psalmist. The God of Israel describes the ruler who governs justly in divine fear. David trusts an ordered and sure everlasting covenant despite household weakness. The record turns to the names and exploits of David's mighty men. [Pre-Chorus] The line drew close, the watch was nearly done, Then courage rose before the rising sun. [Chorus] Men Whose Hearts Were as Lions, 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] Shammah holds a field of lentils while others flee. Three chiefs reach David at the cave while Philistines occupy Bethlehem. David longs aloud for water from Bethlehem's well. David pours it before the LORD rather than drink their risked blood. [Bridge] Benaiah kills two lionlike Moabites and a lion in a snowy pit. He defeats a towering Egyptian with the enemy's own spear. The roster names warriors from many families and regions. Uriah the Hittite closes the numbered list of thirty-seven mighty men. [Final Chorus] Men Whose Hearts Were as Lions, 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.