Contend O LORD

This song is based on Psalm 35. The LORD MOST HIGH will contend. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ CLICK LIKE, SHARE & SUBSCRIBE +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Song Title: Contend O LORD Composer: J.Nirenga Date: 16/05/2026 Music Language: English Lyrics: [Verse 1] Contend, O Lord, with those who strive Fight for me, keep hope alive Take up shield and stand for me Be my strength, my victory Say to my soul, “I am your peace” In Your presence, fears will cease [Chorus] You are my defender, my refuge, my King The One who fights for me in everything I will rejoice, my soul will sing Salvation belongs to the Lord, my King [Verse 2] Let confusion fill their way Those who seek my soul to slay Turn them back in their deceit Let them fall in their defeat But let joy rise in the meek Those who trust in You and seek [Chorus] You are my defender, my refuge, my King The One who fights for me in everything I will rejoice, my soul will sing Salvation belongs to the Lord, my King [Verse 3] They repay me wrong for good Misunderstood where I once stood Yet I prayed when they were weak Fasted low and turned my cheek Now they mock and gather near But my God, You see and hear [Chorus] You are my defender, my refuge, my King The One who fights for me in everything I will rejoice, my soul will sing Salvation belongs to the Lord, my King [Verse 4] Stir Yourself, O Lord, arise Vindicate before their eyes Judge with truth and righteousness End their boast and wickedness Then my tongue will loudly praise All Your justice all my days [Chorus] You are my defender, my refuge, my King The One who fights for me in everything I will rejoice, my soul will sing Salvation belongs to the Lord, my King [Coda] My tongue shall speak of Your righteousness And of Your praise all the day long You are my God, forever strong My tongue shall speak of Your righteousness And of Your praise all the day long You are my God, forever strong