From the recording āļø Rod Album: First Strike ā The Rod Series
š¶ Stick in My Hand, Sling at My Side
Artist: Crown And Cloud Kingdom Music / Kingdom Tunesā¢
Description for Songer AI:
āStick in My Hand, Sling at My Sideā is a high-energy Gospel + Rock fusion anthem that ignites faith, courage, and prophetic fire in the hearts of the young and called. With a thundering beat, stadium guitars, and a choir that roars like revival, this anthem declares: youāre not too young ā youāre already chosen.
Inspired by the stories of David, Daniel, Shadrach, Samuel, and Jesus at age 12, this Living Faithfully Anthem calls every listener to rise into their divine assignment ā no matter their age or background.
šļø Spoken Intro:
āIf you can keep watch, carry a stick, and sling rocks in a sling ā Godās got a calling for you!ā
š¶ Chorus:
āStick in my hand, sling at my side,
Iāve got a calling I cannot hide!
Young but chosen, marked by flame,
The Spirit of God has called my name!ā
This track fuses:
Gospel storytelling
Rock anthemic energy
Prophetic decree
Call-and-response fire with war drums
Itās bold, youthful, and electrifying ā yet deeply rooted in Scripture. The bridge is a battleground of proclamation:
š¶ Call & Response:
āGet up!ā ā āGet ready!ā
āGiants fall!ā ā āBy His Spirit steady!ā
āTake your place!ā ā āThe Kingdom is nigh!ā
Perfect for:
Youth and teen revival nights
Menās gatherings
Prophetic conferences
Altar calls and victory rallies
Worship sets needing a powerful rise-up moment
The final chorus rings with holy defiance ā a generation not ashamed, not passive, not waiting for permission. And the spoken outro reminds them:
āYou are not too young. You are not too small. If God is with you ā giants will fall.ā
Freely received, freely given.
This anthem is not for sale and must not be commercialized.
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Lyrics
[VOICE INSTRUCTIONS ā DO NOT SING OR READ]
Bold preacherās cadence when spoken, prophetic fire when sung.
Genre: Gospel + Rock Fusion.
Tempo: Mid-fast (around 92 BPM).
Instruments: Stadium drums, acoustic + electric guitars, bass, strings, gospel choir.
Spoken Intro (over drum + guitar swell):
āhmmm hmmm ummm ā¦This is your Living Faithfully Anthem. If you can keep watch, carry a stick, and sling rocks in a sling ā Godās got a calling for you! He can use you to slay giants, to win wars, and to rise to a throne.ā
Verse 1 (sung):
David stood on the battlefield small,
Just a boy, but he answered the call.
One stone flying, a giant fell,
Godās power spoke louder than hell.
Daniel prayed with lions near,
Shadrach stood though fire was clear.
Samuel whispered, āSpeak, Lord, I hear,ā
The Spirit of God is drawing you near!
Chorus (anthemic with choir):
š„ Stick in my hand, sling at my side,
Iāve got a calling I cannot hide!
Young but chosen, marked by flame,
The Spirit of God has called my name!
Verse 2 (sung):
Jesus at twelve in the temple spoke,
Wisdom of Heaven through a child awoke.
Donāt say ātoo youngā ā the Kingdom is here,
The Spirit is moving, the vision is clear.
Joel declared ā the time has come,
Sons and daughters, rise as one!
Dreams and visions pouring out,
This is revival ā hear the shout!
Bridge (call & response with war drums):
Leader: āGet up!ā
Choir: āGet ready!ā
Leader: āGiants fall!ā
Choir: āBy His Spirit steady!ā
Leader: āLift your voice!ā
Choir: āProphesy!ā
Leader: āTake your place!ā
Choir: āThe Kingdom is nigh!ā
Final Chorus (full band + choir, triumphant):
š„ Stick in my hand, sling at my side,
Iāve got a calling I cannot hide!
Young but chosen, marked by flame,
The Spirit of God has called my name!
(Repeat 2x with choir ad-libs: āCalled my name!ā ā āRise and reign!ā ā āJesus reigns!ā)
Spoken Outro (fading instruments, gentle but strong):
āYou are not too young. You are not too small. If God is with you ā giants will fall. Rise up, child of God⦠your calling has come!ā