The Union of Sinners and Saints: Independence Day

The Union of Sinners & Saints perform "Independence Day" off their self-titled album, released June 17, 2016. Independence Day, from the album "Powerhouse," was originally recorded in 1990 by White Heart. The Union of Sinners & Saints features members of Petra, and Whiteheart, two of the best-selling Christian rock bands of all time. Band Members include: John Schlitt (Petra) Billy Smiley (Whiteheart) Anthony Sallee (Whiteheart) Jason Fowler (new artist) Jon Knox (Whitehear) Jonathan Crone (solo artist) The Union of Sinners & Saints CD is available at: iTunes https://goo.gl/zc9oyA Amazon https://goo.gl/278UOD Lifeway http://goo.gl/Wtew4W The Union of Sinners & Saints: http://theunionofsinnersandsaints.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUnion7/ INDEPENDENCE DAY Words and Music by Billy Smiley, Mark Gersmehl, and Rick Florian © 1990 Universal Music – Brentwood Benson Publishing, Word Music, LLC, and Ariose Music/ASCAP – Admin by Capitol CMG Publishing Listen to our declaration, listen to our testament We’ve been given a revelation, we are sure of where we stand So let the banner be unfurled, we’ve found the light of hope in a dying world Hear the myth of modern man, you’re the god of your own land They call you weak a spineless fool, say you’ve given up your right to rule But I have been to the land of me and I know I was never free Freedom came when I gave it all away Call it Independence Day, call it Independence Day Let the rockets blaze across the sky Raise the flag of faith up high Let the doubters call it what they may It’s Independence Day The world can crown another hundred kings but I believe in a better dream They may call it slavery but the biggest chain I knew was me So let the idols tumble down The walls of lies crumble to the ground I know where salvation can be found Let the idols tumble down Call it Independence Day, call it Independence Day Let the rockets blaze across the sky Raise the flag of faith up high Let the doubters call it what they may It’s Independence Day So join in the celebration It’s the birth of a holy nation As people of light we are proud to say…. Call it Independence Day, call it Independence Day Let the doubters call it what they may, ‘cuz we call it Independence Day It’s Independence Day