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Teach My Hands To War
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Aug 21, 2026 updated
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Marvin Sapp's 'Teach My Hands To War' is a spirited gospel anthem that frames praise as a spiritual weapon in the believer's fight against darkness. The song opens with a call to stand firm because the kingdom is near, then builds into a chorus declaring that praise brings victory. Sapp references the blood of the Lamb and the resurrection, noting that Jesus' sacrifice turned defeat into triumph. He also alludes to spiritual warfare, emphasizing that the battle is not against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers. The repeated exhortation to clap and wave hands underscores the active, physical nature of praise as a tool for overcoming.
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People of God, the kingdom is nigh
And there is a cause to stand up and fight
He�??s given the charge, there�??s no way we lose
If you didn�??t know it, we�??ve got some good news
[Chorus:]
Is He gonna do it - Yes
Who�??s He gonna use me
Am I gonna win - Yes
And how�??s he gonna do it
He�??ll use my hands ohhhh
[Repeat]
Teach my hands to war 'cause praise is a weapon, praise is a weapon
I�??ll clap I�??ll wave in everything I�??ll praise
Teach my hands to war 'cause praise is my weapon, praise is my weapon
He promised victory when we praise
So clap your hands�?� clap you hands�?� clap �??em
Clap your hands�?� clap your hands�?� clap �??em
It�??s been determined we overcome by the blood of the one
He�??s the Lamb that was slain�?�
And He never fought back 'cause He knew that in three days
It was gonna turn around in our favor
So we�??re giving praise to our Saviour
He gave His life for me the victory is in our praise
[Chorus]
The weapons of our warfare are mighty, mighty through God
We don�??t fight against flesh and blood
But principalities and powers, mighty through God
We�??re not ignorant of his devices
Spiritual wickedness in high places
Come down, come down, come down
With our praise
[Repeat]
Teach my hands to war 'cause praise is a weapon, praise is a weapon
Teach my hands to war 'cause praise is my weapon, praise is my weapon
Teach my hands to war 'cause praise is a weapon, praise is a weapon
I'll clap... I'll wave... in everything I praise
Teach my hands to war 'cause praise is my weapon, praise is my weapon
He promised victory when we praise
So clap yo' hands, clap yo' hands, clap 'em
So clap yo' hands, clap yo' hands, clap 'em
Clap yo' hands, clap yo' hands, clap 'em
So clap yo' hands, clap yo' hands, clap 'em
TEACH MY HANDS TO WAR