The Battle Is the Lord's

Yolanda Adams

About The Battle Is the Lord's

"The Battle Is The Lord's" is a song by American singer Yolanda Adams. It was the lead single from her 1993 album Save the World. It was named Song of the Year at the Stellar Awards in 1994. A live version was included on her Grammy nominated album Yolanda... Live in Washington. The performance of this song was later featured on her DVD "An Unforgettable Evening With Yolanda Adams" in 2003.


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2011
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Speaking: What are you trying to say Yolanda? 
Look forget about all that other junk 
this battle ain't yours, its the lord's
think about it, and then start shouting help me sing

v1
There is no pain, Jesus can't feel 
There is no hurt, that He can't heal
For all things work [yes they do]
According to the masters purpose
and his holy will
no matter what [you in the balcony]
are going thru, remember that God only wants a chance to use you
for the battle is not yours its the Lord's
[we gonna tell the devil that all right?]

There's no sadness, Jesus can't feel
and there is no sorrow, 
that the master is not able and willing to heal
remember that all things work
they're not gonna be all good
but they're gonna work according to God's purpose and his holy will
no matter what, no matter what you're going thru
remember God sees all and he knows all
and all he wants to do is use you
for this Battle is not yours its, its its its its the lord

This battle is the Lord's. its the Lord's
[yes its the Lord's] it is the Lord's
[but in faith you've got to hold your head up high] hold your head up high
[you belong to the most high God you don't need to cry]
don't you cry its the Lord's
[its the Lord's] its the Lord's
[yeah yeah yes its the Lord's] it is the Lord's
[No matter what] No matter what
[You're going thru] Thru
[Remember its gonna be alright He's just using you]
God us only, using you for he's worthy
[No matter what] no matter what
[you hapen to go thru right now] Thru
[Remember this will be a memory God is only using you]
God is only using you, for he's worthy
[You've got to have faith] No matter what
[You've got to know in your heart] thru
[That no matter what comes no matter what goes
Gos loves ya] God is only using you
[He loves ya (7x's)] its not yours
[And this battle is not yours] no
[He needs a chance to prove to your enemies that he is God]
its the Lord's, its the Lord's not yours
[So what you've got to do is, hold on, hold on] its not yours
[hold on, hold on] yours
[don't give up (4x's] its the Lord's not yours
[Step out on faith] its not yours
[no, no] no
[I'm so glad that God sees it] its not yours
[and he knows all] its the Lord's not yours
This battle is not yours, no, it belongs to the Lord
Hallelujah, yeah

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Yolanda Adams

Yolanda Yvette Adams (born (1961-08-27)August 27, 1961) is an American gospel singer, record producer, actress, and radio host. As of September 2009, she had sold 4.5 million albums since 1991 in the United States, according to SoundScan. more »

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Written by: VARN MICHAEL MCKAY

Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing

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13 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"The Battle Is the Lord's" by Yolanda Adams is a Gospel song, showcasing the strong influence of Christianity and spiritual faith in Adams' music.
Artist Immense Popularity
Yolanda Adams is one of the most prominent Gospel singers, known as the "Queen of Contemporary Gospel Music". She has sold nearly 10 million albums worldwide as of 2015.
Album Information
The song is included in the album "Mountain High... Valley Low", which was released on September 21, 1999. The album was very successful, topping the Gospel albums chart and reaching No. 24 on the Billboard 200.
Award Wins
"Mountain High... Valley Low", including the song "The Battle Is The Lord's", won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Soul Gospel Album in 2000.
Live Performance
The song was notably performed live by Yolanda Adams at the Essence Festival in 2015, demonstrating the lasting appeal and relevance of the song.
Inspirational Message
The song "The Battle is The Lord’s" emphasises the message that though life battles can be challenging, they ultimately belong in God's hands. The song is inspirational and provides encouragement, making it a fan favorite.
Song Writing
The lyrics of "The Battle Is The Lord's" were written by Yolanda Adams and V. Michael McKay. The song showcases their talent in creating emotionally resonant and spiritually uplifting music.
Influential Song
The song is widely considered as one of Yolanda Adams' most influential tracks. It is often used in Christian and Gospel settings to inspire and motivate listeners.
Billboard Success
Despite not being released as a commercial single, "The Battle Is the Lord's" has achieved illustrious recognition and often played on gospel radio stations, ranking high on Billboard's Gospel songs chart.
Cover Versions
The song's popularity has also led to numerous cover versions by various artists over the years, underlining its enduring appeal.
Prolific Recording Artist
Yolanda Adams has recorded more than ten albums to date. "The Battle Is The Lord's" remains one of her most powerful and best-known songs symbolizing her prolific career.
Adams' Status
With "The Battle Is The Lord's" and other hits, Yolanda Adams solidified her place as a leading voice in contemporary Gospel music.
Community Impact
The song's profound impact has extended beyond just music, becoming a beacon of hope and resilience among various faith communities worldwide.

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