Lyrics
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Joshua is engaged in the battle of Jericho
Jericho, Jericho
Repetition emphasizing the location, Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Reiteration of Joshua's involvement in the battle
And the walls came tumblin' down
Describes the outcome – the walls collapse
I know you’ve heard about Joshua
A reference to prior knowledge about Joshua
He was the son of Nun
Identifies Joshua as the son of Nun
He never stopped his work no never, never
Highlights Joshua's continuous effort until completion
Not until the work was done
Emphasizes Joshua's dedication to finishing the task
You may talk about your men of Gideon
Comparison to other military figures, praising Joshua
You may brag about your men of Saul
Mention of other leaders, putting Joshua in high regard
But there're none like good old Joshua
Assertion that Joshua surpasses others in the battle
In the battle of Jericho
Reiteration of Joshua's significance in the Jericho battle
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Reiteration of Joshua's role in the Jericho battle
Jericho, Jericho
Repetition emphasizing the location, Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Reiteration of Joshua's involvement in the battle
And the walls came tumblin' down
Describes the outcome – the walls collapse
Oh up to the walls of Jericho
Describes Joshua's approach to the walls of Jericho
He marched with spear in hand
Depicts Joshua's readiness for battle with a spear
Go blow them ram horns, Joshua cried
Commands to sound the ram horns to initiate the battle
Cause the battle is in my hands
Asserts Joshua's confidence in victory
Yet bold and brave he stood
Describes Joshua's courage and determination
God’s victory the plan
Attributes the plan's success to God
Go blow them ram horns Joshua cried
Reiteration of the command to blow the ram horns
Salvation in his hands
Highlights the salvation aspect in Joshua's hands
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Reiteration of Joshua's role in the Jericho battle
Jericho, Jericho
Repetition emphasizing the location, Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Reiteration of Joshua's involvement in the battle
And the walls came tumblin' down
Describes the outcome – the walls collapse
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Reiteration of Joshua's role in the Jericho battle
Jericho, Jericho
Repetition emphasizing the location, Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Reiteration of Joshua's involvement in the battle
And the walls came tumblin' down
Describes the outcome – the walls collapse
Then the lamb, ram, sheep horns began to blow
Introduction of musical elements – lamb, ram, sheep horns
The trumpets began to sound
Reference to the sounding of trumpets
Old Joshua shouted Glory
Expression of Joshua's exultation as the walls fall
And the walls came tumblin’ down
Reiteration of Joshua's role in the Jericho battle
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Reiteration of Joshua's involvement in the battle
Jericho, Jericho
Repetition emphasizing the location, Jericho
Joshua fit the battle of Jericho
Reiteration of Joshua's role in the Jericho battle
And the walls came tumblin' down
Describes the outcome – the walls collapse
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