Song Squawk – No More Hell to Pay – Considering the Bible

In the mid nineties, I had a little red Buick and a big ol’ bass box in the trunk, and would listen to “Christian Rock”, cranked to 11.

(What did you say? Huh? Can you say that again, I didn’t hear you….)

I have gotten away from that genre for many reasons, the least of which may be a loss of hearing, but some songs have stuck with me over the decades.

The artist’s I listened to sought to reflect Scriptural teaching for the most part. They ranged from “preaching” pop culture religion to significant theological teaching. As I listened to the lyrics, I found some to be quite challenging.

To be honest, I listened because I could justify the rock beat with “sanctified lyrics”.

Occassionaly I will post a song, supply the lyrics and make a comment or two. If you decide to listen to the tune, turn the speaker down unless you are already deaf. Some of the songs tend to have a certain “volume” about them!

This post will consider the song No More Hell tp Pay by glam rockers Stryper, from their 8th

These guys were super popular in the day, but I never got hooked to their style of music. Nevertheless, some of my readers may be waiting for my inclusion of this super famous Christian band in my list of songs.

No More Hell to Pay – Stryper

Full lyrics follow.

I am taking it a day at a time
and I don’t care what the doubting voices say
I am lifting up the Name that will shine
and the light of heaven’s brighter everyday

Oh, I know that it’s rough
though I know there is pain
Even so when it’s tough
I will not be ashamed!

If the darkness reveals the end of days
I’ll follow You till there’s no more hell to pay!
You have given me a gift I won’t deny
and You’re offering a better world to come
The sorrow of tomorrows left so far behind
with the joy of what this life will soon become

If I’m deep in the storm,
if I’m caught in the rain
From the time I was born
it’s You that always remained!

If the sun has fallen from the sky
and the stars that shine begin to hide
When the night has stolen everyday
I’ll follow You till there’s no more hell to pay!

Take a listen!