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My Defender
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Jul 3, 2026 updated
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Jeremy Camp's song 'My Defender' is a declaration of trust in God's protection and faithfulness. The lyrics draw on imagery from Psalm 23, describing walking through valleys and facing enemies without fear because God surrounds and fights for the believer. The song emphasizes that God is a defender, healer, and remedy against the unknown, and that believers are saved by the blood of Jesus. It encourages confidence in God's promises and the assurance that no weapon formed against them will prevail. The repeated refrain 'You're my defender' reinforces the theme of divine protection and reliance on God alone.
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Though I walk through the valley of the shadow
And I stand face to face with the enemy
I will know that I am not forsaken
You surround me when the fire's at my feet
You're my defender
You fight for me
I will remember
You're all I need
You are my healer
My remedy
Against the power of the unknown
And I will not stand alone
'Cause You're my defender
I can see You when the night is closing in
And I will trust You when it seems that there's no hope
And I hold tight to the promise You have given
'Cause this I know and I am confident
You're my defender
You fight for me
I will remember
You're all I need
You are my healer
My remedy
Against the power of the unknown
And I will not stand alone
'Cause You're my defender
You're my defender
I'm saved by the blood
I'm saved by the blood of Jesus
I'm saved by the blood
I'm saved by the blood of Jesus
I'm saved by the blood
And I'm saved by the blood of Jesus
I'm saved by the blood
And I'm saved...
'Cause You're my defender
You fight for me
I will remember
You're all I need
And You are my healer
My remedy
Against the power of the unknown
And I will not stand alone
'Cause You're my defender
I know that You are for me
I know You will not fail
The weapons formed against me
Cannot prevail because...
I'm saved by the blood
I'm saved by the blood of Jesus
I'm saved by the blood
I'm saved by the blood of Jesus
'Cause You're my defender