Originally supposed to be a Latin grove replacing one of the songs I took off the In Spirit and Truth project. The Lord gave me this powerful rock anthem, inspired from my theme scripture Psalm 108:1, A psalm of David (my distant Great-Grandfather) that says. “My heart, O God, is steadfast; I will sing and make music with all my soul…”
A Soldiers Life
I’m no stranger to commitment and hard work being a military gal. When I took my oath of enlistment I agreed to fight for this country against all enemies foreign and domestic. As a Christian, being a soldier in the Army of the Lord takes on a similar connotation. My commitment to God and this Christian life is not always easy but I am not backing down. I will continue to read, study and sharpen my sword as I relish in the fact that the battle is not mine, it is the Lords. It is my honor to serve my country but it is an even greater honor to be in the Army of the Lord.
Production Notes
When Doug heard the demo he immediately felt a rock-n-roll song so he combined a classic rock feel and the Latin piano and we were excited. Doug recommended Mike Stewart to do a killer guitar solo during the bridge. Then Doug heard all kinds of fun and strong back-up vocals which really finished the song off. The words are inspired by all my years of military service and my service for the Lord. I am proudly serving in the Army of the Lord! When you serve God there is victory and He will conquer!
A Few Military Memories
Lyrics
(Verse 1)
I am on the battlefield for my Lord,
Pressing upward, pressing onward,
To a great and high reward.
I am devoted to you calling, yes my Lord.
Your faithfulness gives confidence,
I give allegiance in this war.
(Chorus)
(Steadfast) I am a soldier of the Lord.
(Steadfast) Mighty warrior with my sword.
(Steadfast) Pressing on to my reward.
I am marching on the Zion,
You better believe it! I am so steadfast!
(Verse 2)
I will stand up and be counted for my Lord.
There is victory, You will conquer,
Just as you’ve done before.
I accept you for your faithful, yes my Lord,
The battles is not yet over,
But You’ve all ready won the war.
(Chorus)
Repeat Chorus
(Bridge – Guitar Solo)
Oh………(vocal slide)
(Chorus)
Repeat Chorus
(End Tag)
(Wo wo steadfast, marchin, marchin, marchin, we are so steadfast) I’m Steadfast!
(I said steadfast) I am marching on the Zion, you better believe it (you better believe)
I am so steadfast (marchin, marchin, marchin, you better believe)
You better believe it I am so steadfast!
If you like this one check out “Freedom’s Not Free.”
Steadfast © 2005 Judith Baker (ASCAP) | Publisher LeBaker Music (ASCAP) | Music, Lyrics and Background Vocals by Judith Baker | Sound Recording and Production as work for hire by Doug Gazlay, D-Grooves Studio, Atlanta, GA 2005 | Electric and Rhythm Guitar: Mike Stewart | All Rights Reserved
