Song : Use This Gospel
Artist: Kanye West
Album: Jesus Is King
Writer: Kanye West, Angel Lopez, Derek Watkins, Federico Vindver G. Thornton, Jahmal Gwin, Jordan Timothy Jenks, Kenneth Bruce Gorelick, Rennard East, Terrence Thornton, Timothy Mosley
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh
Use this gospel for protection
It’s a hard road to heaven
We call on your blessings
In the Father, we put our faith
King of the kingdom
Our demons are tremblin’
Holy angels defendin’
In the Father, we put our faith
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh-oh, oh, oh
How could he not be the greatest?
In my bed, under covers when undercovers had raided
My presence is happy belated
Fashionably late, I’m just glad that you made it
The best is yet to come, I’m just glad that you waited
They all say they real ’til it’s time to appraise it
I seen them come and go, you only the latest
But who am I to judge? I’m crooked as Vegas
Use this gospel for protection
It’s a hard road to heaven
We call on your blessings
In the Father, we put our faith
King of the kingdom
Our demons are tremblin’
Holy angels defendin’
In the Father, we put our faith
A lot of damaged souls, I done damaged those
And in my arrogance, took a camera pose
Caught with a trunk of Barry Manilows
They sing a different tune when the slammer close
From the concrete grew a rose
They give you Wraith talk, I give you faith talk
Blindfolded on this road, watch me faith walk
Just hold on to your brother when his faith lost
Oh, oh, oh (Work, work, work, work)
Oh, oh, oh (Work, work, work, work)
Oh, oh, oh (Work, work, work, work)
Oh-oh, oh, oh (Work, work, work, work)
Oh, oh, oh (Work, work, work, work)
Oh, oh, oh (Work, work, work, work)
Oh, oh, oh (Work, work, work, work)
Oh-oh, oh, oh (Work, work, work, work)
Use This Gospel Song Meaning
The song treats the gospel as protection and places faith in the Father along a difficult road marked by struggle, temptation, and need.
Biblical Message
Ephesians 6:16–17 describes faith and God’s word as spiritual armour. Psalm 91 speaks of divine protection, and Matthew 7:14 describes the narrow road leading to life.
Reflection
The gospel is not a charm against trouble; it is the truth that anchors faith and guides life through trouble.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the gospel?
The good news of God’s saving work through Jesus Christ.
Does faith prevent every hardship?
No. It provides hope, direction, and God’s presence within hardship.
What is spiritual protection?
God’s truth and grace guarding faith against sin, fear, and deception.