Heroes of the Gospel

From mouth to ear, from hand to hand Through persecution in dangerous lands Jesus is looking for souls And in response, the heroes of the Gospel shine their light Most not assigned to war before; called now for the highest of fights While this most precious fact remains That at some point they each said to themselves The Gospel of Jesus Christ Is worth more than my life And so they ride at the speed of God As an extension of His mercy And carrying His law Way back to Acts of the Apostles There have been heroes of the Gospel Through gladius and lion's teeth Through torture, fire and unbelief There weren't too many hearts unshaken When heroes prayed for their assailants They wear the chains that don't unlock They've preached the word from chopping blocks But they would never feel whole If they weren't trying to save souls Way back to Acts of the Apostles There have been heroes of the Gospel Until the enemy is toppled There will be heroes of the Gospel! Matthew 16:18 KJV And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.