CHORUS
It's not by might, not by power,
but by the spirit,
Sayeth the Lord.
It's not by might, not by power,
but by the spirit,
Sayeth the Lord.

You may pressure men and sway them to your view.
The words may make them do what you want 'em to do.
You might think your money talk and throw your weight around.
But without the spirit of Jesus, you are just a plain cell

REPEAT CHORUS

You may have bombs enough to blow up all the Earth
Are a million volunteers to keep them on alert.
You may have power and might to make me fear and quake
But if you lack what God demands, you made a big mistake.
Because it's...

REPEAT CHORUS

INSTRUMENTAL

REPEAT CHORUS

Sayeth the Lord!

REPEAT CHORUS (2x with ad libs by lead and tenor)

Music by William J. Gaither and Chris Christian
Lyrics by Gloria Gaither
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and Gaither Music Company