[Verse 1] Sanballat becomes angry and mocks the Jews before his brethren and army. Tobiah claims a fox could break their stone wall. The wall reaches half its height because the people have a mind to work. The coalition conspires to fight Jerusalem and hinder construction. [Pre-Chorus] The line drew close, the watch was nearly done, Then courage rose before the rising sun. [Chorus] A Trowel and a Sword, 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] Nearby Jews repeat warnings from every direction. Nehemiah stations families with swords, spears, and bows in exposed places. He calls rulers and people to remember the great and terrible LORD. The enemy learns its plan is known, and the people return to work. [Bridge] Builders carry burdens with one hand and a weapon with the other. Every builder keeps a sword girded while the trumpeter stays near Nehemiah. Because workers are spread apart, the trumpet becomes the rally signal. Labor continues from dawn to stars while men remain armed and clothed through the night. [Final Chorus] A Trowel and a Sword, 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.