"My Battle Cry"

"My Battle Cry"

by Isabella Cole

Sometimes I look at the world, and I wish I could get away.

Wars are waged in the street, even inside the people I love.

Children starving, people silenced, tortured for Christ.

So many ignore it, some say it’s fine, but I refuse to make myself blind.

This is my song, this is my battle cry: I refuse to leave hope behind.

Sometimes I look at my country, and see how far we’ve come.

But I also see something else: How much further we have to go.

We shout the names of some causes, while others suffer alone.

So many see it, others refuse. But I won’t stand by.

This is my song, this is my battle cry: I refuse to leave hope behind.

Sometimes I look at my town, and I hurt inside.

People divided, suffering, not even a mile from me.

I see their faces every day. Some smile in passing, but I can do more.

So many forget, some say it’s not there, but I refuse to let the darkness win.

This is my song, this is my battle cry: I refuse to leave hope behind.

Sometimes I look at my friends, and I feel their pain.

They’re carrying heavy burdens, feeling alone and numb.

They say that they’re fine, but they’re coming undone.

I try to help, but don’t know where to begin.

So many dismiss it, some say it’s not true, but I refuse to let it be.

This is my song, this is my battle cry: I refuse to leave hope behind.

Sometimes I look at myself, and quickly I turn away.

Battles are fought in my mind, every night, every day.

I try to stay strong-- for my world, for my friends-- but I can’t do it alone.

So many embrace it, while others give in, but I refuse to be overcome.

This is my song, this is my battle cry: I refuse to leave hope behind.

Sometimes I look at the world, and I wish I could get away.

But then, I see my Savior, and the hope and salvation He brings!

Our world is broken, split in two. But it’s not forever, it’s only a minute.

A new Heaven and earth are coming, restoration is promised!

So many don’t see it, while others believe, so I look to the cross.

This is my song, this is my battle cry: I refuse to leave hope behind.