Joshua Fit the Battle
Elvis Presley · His Hand in Mine
Jericho jericho
Joshua fit the battle of jericho
And the walls come tumbling down
God knows that
Joshua fit the battle of jericho
Jericho jericho
Joshua fit the battle of jericho
And the walls come tumbling down
Good morning sister mary
Good morning brother john
Well I wanna stop and talk with you
Wanna tell you how I come along
I know youÂ’ve heard about joshua
He was the son of nun
He never stopped his work until
Until the work was done
God knows that
Joshua fit the battle of jericho
Jericho jericho
Joshua fit the battle of jericho
And the walls come tumbling down
You may talk about your men of gideon
You may brag about your men of saul
ThereÂ’s none like good old joshua
At the battle of jericho
Up to the walls of jericho
He marched with spear in hand
Go blow them ram horns, joshua cried
Â’cause the battle is in my hands
God knows that
Joshua fit the battle of jericho
Jericho jericho
Joshua fit the battle of jericho
And the walls come tumbling down
You may talk about your men of gideon
You may brag about your king of saul
There none like joshua
At the battle of jericho
They tell me, great God that joshuaÂ’s spear
Was well nigh twelve feet long
And upon his hip was a double edged sword
And his mouth was a gospel horn
Yet bold and brave he stood
Salvation in his hand
Go blow them ram horns joshua cried
Â’cause the devil canÂ’t do you no harm
Joshua fit the battle of jericho
Jericho jericho
Joshua fit the battle of jericho
And the walls come tumbling down
Up to the walls of jericho
He marched with spear in hand
Go blow them ram horns, joshua cried
Â’cause the battle is in my hands
Then the lamb ram sheep horns began to blow
The trumpets began to sound
Old joshua shouted glory
And the walls came tumblinÂ’ down
God knows that
Joshua fit the battle of jericho
Jericho jericho
Joshua fit the battle of jericho
And the walls come tumbling down
Down, down, down, down, down
TumblinÂ’ down
Joshua Fit the Battle
Elvis Presley's recording of 'Joshua Fit the Battle' appears on the 1960 gospel album His Hand in Mine, marking a significant moment in his exploration of religious themes. The track draws from a traditional spiritual, showcasing Presley's ability to adapt folk material into his signature style. During this period, the King of Rock and Roll frequently recorded gospel numbers, often performing them in concert before adding them to studio albums. This particular rendition highlights his dynamic vocal delivery and the energetic brass arrangements typical of the era. As part of a cohesive gospel collection, the song reflects Presley's deepening engagement with Christian music, contributing to his broader discography that spans rock, pop, and sacred genres. The recording remains a testament to his versatility and enduring influence on American music.

