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When The Battle Is Over
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Jul 28, 2026 updated
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Donald Lawrence's 'When The Battle Is Over' is an encouraging gospel song that urges believers to praise God now, not just after their struggles end. It emphasizes that victory is already assured through faith, so there's no need to wait to shout and give thanks. The lyrics express gratitude for both the good and hard times, acknowledging that trials are part of the journey. The song looks forward to the ultimate homecoming in heaven, where there will be eternal joy and no more pain. It draws on the biblical theme of persevering faith and the promise of eternal rest.
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Don't wait till the battle is over shout now.
You know in the end you're gonna win.
When you're burdened down with the cares of life and you're striving seems in vain.
Hold you head up high,
Your deliverance is nigh.
When the battle is over When the battle is over When the battle is over.
We're going home.
Don't wait till the battle is over shout now.
You know in the end you're gonna win.
Don't wait till the battle is over shout now.
You know in the end you're gonna win.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Hallelujah.
Ha-lle-lujah Going up to Glory,
There to sing and shout.
Ain't nobody there to put me out.
Gonna thank Him for the rain,
Gonna thank Him for the pain,
Gonna thank Him for the trials He brought me through.
What is the highest praise? What is the highest praise? What is the highest praise? When the battle is over When the battle is over When the battle is over.
We're going home.
Why should I wait? Why should I wait? I won't have to wait.
I won't have to wait.
Going to praise him right now Praise him right now.
Gonna thank Him for the rain,
Gonna thank Him for the pain,
Gonna thank Him for the trials He brought me through.
Gonna thank him when I'm happy.
Gonna thank him when I'm sad.
Gonna thank him when I'm lonely because he has made me glad.
Hallelujah [x6]
When the battle is over When the battle is over When the battle is over When the battle is over When the battle is over.
We're going home.