Track 1
Chariots of Fire
Inspired by 2 Kings 6:16-17 · ISRC QTA872672144 · Song page
Scripture
2 Kings 6:16-17, World English Bible, British Edition (public domain)2 Kings 6:16-17
16 He answered, “Don’t be afraid, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” 17 Elisha prayed, and said, “LORD, please open his eyes, that he may see.” The LORD opened the young man’s eyes, and he saw; and behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire around Elisha.
Lyrics
Cold Open
Open up my eyes to see the sight!
Upon the hills a thousand armies burning bright!
When the night surrounds me on the battleground
The roar of heaven is the only sound!
Verse 1
Surrounded by the shadows in the night
You split the darkness with Your holy light
Every fear is falling at Your spoken word
The mighty anthem of the King is heard!
Pre
Those who are with us outnumber all our fear!
Those who are with us outnumber all our fear!
The King of heaven's armies marches near!
Breakdown
A wall of fire around the ones You love
Salvation pouring from the throne above!
Open up the heavens, let Your glory fall
You stand victorious above it all!
Euphoric Drop
Chariots of fire upon the hill!
Every raging storm becomes so still!
Blazing in the power of Your holy name!
Heaven comes alive inside the flame!
Victory is ringing through the skies!
On the wings of glory now we rise!
Outro
Chariots of fire upon the hill!
In the power of Your name we rise!
What the passage means
Surrounded by an enemy army at Dothan, Elisha's frightened servant is told that "those who are with us are more than those who are with them", and when Elisha prays, the servant sees the hills full of horses and chariots of fire. The passage is commonly read as a picture of God's unseen protection and of faith that sees beyond what is visible. It is often quoted to encourage courage and trust when a situation looks hopeless.







