OMG ! It did the same for me,I was soo scared to go to sleep until I found this song and realized that God was always there for me,are you free from epilepsy?
Folks I have loved Phil's music for soooo many years and just thought of listening again to this song that reminds me of myself and the battles we are yet to face for our faith. I am a retired US Army officer who now wears a USAF class A because of my membership in the Civil Air Patrol giving me a total time in uniform of 52 years as of February 3. I plan to continue serving until my toes turn up or until the Lord calls me home. Pray for our men and women in uniform around the world thanking them for their service and also praying that they will know Jesus in their lifetimes.
I remember hearing this when it first came out in the 90’s. Still powerful. The line “though it hurts you leave the dead” hits me hard since my family had to do that very thing a couple of years ago when my father passed away. He was the founder of our local church and actually the one who first introduced me to Phil Driscoll. But he is also the one who first introduced me to my lord and savior and because of that I have the faith that I will see him again when my time on this earth is finished.
Phil Driscoll is, by far, the most underrated, talented, spirit filled singer, hands down..exery song he sings are so full of the most meaningful words, sung with such emotion...it truly brings tears to your eyes..wether you take this song impartially, literally or a soldier in life, either way, it's so full of hope! LOVE you Phil Driscoll!
PHIL DRISCOLL - Soldier Lyrics Soldier... standing on the battle line finding comfort, in the water and the wine, and your armor, still so shiny and so new but you're dirty worn and tired from the battles you've been through Soldier, keep your eyes straight ahead Help the wounded, though it hurts you leave the dead Keep your weapons and your Spirit at the ready all the time Be of courage and conviction, hit the mark, toe the line Tonight when all the lights go out you lie down to rest Know that I'm proud of you, I know you've done you best Let Me give you peace, Let Me hold you for awhile Yes you are a mighty warrior, but don't forget, don't forget, you’re still My child Soldier, standing on the battle line, Finding comfort in the water and the wine Though I am with you, when the world keeps charging in, I'll be with you, I'll see you through to the very end. Soldier, keep My flag flying high, Don't let it fall in battle, or be stolen in the night. And above all else, this, soldier: Don't you lose your battle cry, 'Cause My army's fighting with you, and I'm standing by your side. Tonight when all the lights go out and you lie down to rest Know that I'm proud of you, I know you've done you best Let Me give you peace, Let Me hold you for awhile Yes you are a mighty warrior, but don't forget, don't forget, you’re still My child You're a mighty warrior, but you're still My child You're a mighty warrior, but you're still My child You're a mighty warrior, but you're still My child Yes you are a mighty warrior, but don't forget, ooo don't forget, you are still My child.
To every soldier in the battle, may God continue to be our shield and buckler, our strength, our Joy and peace and our healer when the wounds are deep and no other can heal only Him, when the tears flow and no human eyes see or no human mind knows only Him, may His mighty hand surround us in His powerful love and bring us courage and comfort like only He can.
My sister in Christ sent me this and listening for the first time. I expect I’ll be blessed!! I know a solider personally and it’s been years since we heard from him. He was my daughters Sargent. When she moved to heaven in 2012 He came to us and poured out his heart and spoke of His love for her ! We pray for those who loved and loss and know heaven is not as far away as we imagined!! God bless you ! ❤👍
This song needs to be played over and over...so many weary in the natural and in the spiritual...we cannot give up the fight. Don't lose your battle cry...
Afrikitty Hi, Liz...I thought so too. I haven't listened to Phil Driscoll for years...but I think he was ahead of his time. Just got home from a long day at church and other events. I will check out those songs you shared asap. Thank you so much sis.
***** I haven't heard him for years either. He is way better known for his trumpet playing than he was for his singing, Karen. I seldom played him on my radio program that I presented in Namibia, because while they did have his records back then, it was hard to find him singing. But, he sure does know how to play that trumpet. (*_*)
This song carried me through many dark seasons of ministry. I just forwarded it to two brothers who needs to hear it badly. It will be my favorite until my time is done down here. Thanks so much, Phil! (Norm Rasmussen)
One of my favorite Phil Driscoll songs and I’m listening now and about to battle in Open Heart Triple Bypass Surgery so Soldier is giving me inspiration and strength Praise A’HAYAH and His Only Son Our Saviour YASHAYAH. 🙏🏽💜💪🏽💪🏽
The song, “ This old heart of mine “, got me listening to you , my brother. This album and The Warrior has help me through a lot. My birthday is this week. 70 and still standing.
Phil Driscoll - Thanks a million for the track Soldier - at perhaps my darkest hour this was so so healing and a reminder that God never gives up on us. So if anyone out there knows a U.K. retailer who has this in stock? HELP!!!!!!
Indeed the battle is raging but the Mighty Warrior Utter His Terrible Voice before His army, stand strong in the power and might of Jesus Christ. He is our shield and buckler, Our Deliverer, Our Healer, Our Defender and He is The Great and Mighty Warrior
Ephesians 6:11-20 KJV [11] Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. [12] For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. [13] Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. [14] Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; [15] And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; [16] Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. [17] And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: [18] Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; [19] And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel, [20] For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
I've carried this tape since 1986. I thank ABBA for coming to get me from the hole I was hiding in because I didn't want to do what HE told me to do. Glory to the LAMB.
Thanks gillo99 - now more than ever - we need the courage to stand - keeping our eyes straight ahead. The footsteps of our coming King draw ever nearer. Shalom. Baruch ha ba b'shem Adonai. Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord.
Titus Chapter 2 1 But speak thou the things which become sound doctrine: 2 That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience. 3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; 4 That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, 5 To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. 6 Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. 7 In all things shewing thyself a pattern of good works: in doctrine shewing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, 8 Sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you. 9 Exhort servants to be obedient unto their own masters, and to please them well in all things; not answering again; 10 Not purloining, but shewing all good fidelity; that they may adorn the doctrine of God our Saviour in all things. 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. 15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
Titus Chapter 3 1 Put them in mind to be subject to principalities and powers, to obey magistrates, to be ready to every good work, 2 To speak evil of no man, to be no brawlers, but gentle, shewing all meekness unto all men. 3 For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. 4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, 5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost; 6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour; 7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. 8 This is a faithful saying, and these things I will that thou affirm constantly, that they which have believed in God might be careful to maintain good works. These things are good and profitable unto men. 9 But avoid foolish questions, and genealogies, and contentions, and strivings about the law; for they are unprofitable and vain. 10 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; 11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. 12 When I shall send Artemas unto thee, or Tychicus, be diligent to come unto me to Nicopolis: for I have determined there to winter. 13 Bring Zenas the lawyer and Apollos on their journey diligently, that nothing be wanting unto them. 14 And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful. 15 All that are with me salute thee. Greet them that love us in the faith. Grace be with you all. Amen. (It was written to Titus, ordained the first bishop of the church of the Cretians, from Nicopolis of Macedonia.)
Titus Chapter 1 1 Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; 2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; 3 But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour; 4 To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour. 5 For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: 6 If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; 8 But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; 9 Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers. 10 For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision: 11 Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake. 12 One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, The Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies. 13 This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith; 14 Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth. 15 Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled. 16 They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.
