As Iron Sharpens Iron

Sanctification Parade · Other Songs - Sanctification Parade

Verse 1

Forgiveness, to us, is an endless granted drug

So we take advantage, doing all the damage, knowing that we can unplug

But this self-abusing cycle is the founder of our wretchedness

The way we make each one a mess is the cause of all our hopelessness

Pre-Chorus

Why do we kill and go our own way?

Why do we lead each other astray?

We require an aid, we ought to forgive

'Cause when we live to hurt, it hurts to live

Chorus

As iron sharpens iron

I'll build you up

As iron sharpens iron

I'll show you love

Verse 2

And now the world's become a destructive human race

We find each insufficiency, shine the spotlight of disgrace

And we talk behind the backs of the ones that we trust most

We have the power to lift up, yet instead degrade and boast

Pre-Chorus

Why do we kill and go our own way?

Why do we lead each other astray?

We require an aid, we ought to forgive

'Cause when we live to hurt, it hurts to live

Chorus

As iron sharpens iron

I'll build you up

As iron sharpens iron

I'll show you love

X2

Piano Solo

Chorus

As iron sharpens iron

I'll build you up

As iron sharpens iron

I'll show you love

As iron sharpens iron

I'll challenge you

As iron sharpens iron

To sharpen you

As Iron Sharpens Iron

Sanctification Parade delivers a stirring example of contemporary English gospel music with As Iron Sharpens Iron. The track captures the group's signature blend of spiritual urgency and melodic warmth, reflecting themes of communal strength and mutual encouragement. While the song stands as a distinct recording, its composition aligns with the band's broader discography, which explores faith through accessible, emotive arrangements. The title evokes a timeless metaphor for growth through connection, a concept central to the group's musical identity. Listeners familiar with their other works will recognize the consistent dedication to lyrical depth and vocal harmony that defines their catalog. This piece serves as an inviting song point into their body of work, showcasing the earnest delivery and thematic resonance that have characterized their recordings.