BIG COUNTRY SOLDIER OF THE LORD

big country soldier of the lord
I can hear the dogs a howlin'
Guess they've got a scent of meat
I've got four rounds in this pistol
But I'm savin' one for me

My name is Edan Harper
I'm from Bristol, Tennessee
I was raised to fight the devil
Wherever he may be

Let me be his flamin' arrow
Let me wield his fiery sword
I am the angel of his vengeance
I am a soldier of the Lord

I spent long nights seeking wisdom
'Til I heard the voice of God
He said, "Suffer the little children."
Then I knew I had a job

You can use a truck of fertilizer
Or a can of gasoline
There's a guy out at Fort Campbell
Who can get you what you need

Let me be his flamin' arrow
Let me wield his fiery sword
I am the angel of his vengeance
I am a soldier of the Lord

They say I'm nothing but a killer
But the blood is on their hands
I'm but a shepherd for my savior
Keeping the wolf from the lambs

For this battle may be over
But the war will carry on
I've got four rounds in this pistol
Lord, I'm coming home

Let me be his flamin' arrow
Let me wield his fiery sword
I am the angel of his vengeance
I am a soldier of the Lord

For my name is Edan Harper
I'm from Bristol, Tennessee
I was raised to fight the devil
Wherever he may be

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[kerpatricia]

Love this song. Thank you Skapaul69 for sharing it with all of us.

[doran44]

Another example of the talent of this band and of course Stuaet could sing and play it all.Such a talented man.Such a loss.He will never be forgotten by Big Country fans.Thanks skapaul69.

[LachlanHouse]

i thought i had them all, thanks for giving me a new one cheers :)

[HelenMGal]

Thanks for sharing.

[240ups]

Wield His Firey Sword, Flaming Arrow, Four rounds in this pistol. incongruess with the sentiment of "One Great Thing?!??? Still I love his and the bands work.

[mickaweapon]

Songs like this just go to show you that this band was so much more than just "bagpipes and flannel checks". Very versitle singer that is missed more everyday he has been gone.

[AryanScot]

Excellent song from an excellent and HUGELY underrated songwriter. Better than Lennon-McCartney and better than Weller too.

Shame they were so poorly managed.

[Burninlog]

I surely does reckon my band could rip out a cover a this number. I'd lerve ta try...

[kerpatricia]

youve beaten me. I was just about to send it to you. Im very proud of you that you found it on your own. Eh eh, becoming a BC fan ?...

[SavedandSound]

Ta-da!

Found this one on my own, ma Pat! Love it-- it speaks to my spirit. My mother and MY Nana used to sing Gospel songs all the time when I was wee. Good times, good times...

Sweet Stu IS an ANGEL! XXXX

Sending to ma mere, who will love it, as well!

Thank you Skapaul69~Awesome post!

Blessings,

Deb