The Gift and the Opportunity Lyrics

From the tribe of Dan, a man was born,

A Nazarite of God, his strength adorned.

Samson's might was great, his hair unshorn,

To save Israel from the Philistine scorn.

Oh, Samson strong, where lies thy power?

In thy faith and God's mighty tower.

With jawbone in hand, and spirit high,

Thou didst strike down foes beneath the sky.

A lion roared, yet thou didst tear,

As if it were naught, with thine hands so bare.

And in thy might, thou gavest chase,

To Israel's enemies, laid low by grace.

Oh, Samson strong, where lies thy power?

In thy faith and God's mighty tower.

With jawbone in hand, and spirit high,

Thou didst strike down foes beneath the sky.

But Delilah came, with words so sweet,

And in her lap, thy doom did meet.

For thou didst speak of locks uncut,

And thus thy strength was lost and shut.

In the temple's walls, they mocked thee so,

Bound in chains and filled with woe.

But Samson prayed, "Remember me, O Lord,"

And with one last might, he broke the cord.

Oh, Samson strong, where lies thy power?

In thy faith and God's mighty tower.

With arms outstretched, the pillars fell,

And in thy death, God's will did tell.

Thou gavest thy life, yet victory won,

Through thee, God's work was fully done.

Samson's tale, a warning to all,

To trust in God, and heed His call.