
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
Curses – by Steve Talor
Family curses. Are they intended for those who have a family history of rejecting God? Are they the natural result of personal choices? Can a man’s decisions break a pattern?
However you feel about this topic, Mr. Taylor has a tune to consider. As what must seem obvious to many, I have a real admiration for Mr. Taylor and his song writing ability.
Enjoy the tune and consider.
Sworn to love and cherish always
Sworn as their provider all your days
You’ve seen that look in each of their eyes
So helpless, so demanding
You feel the strain of labor in vain
The curses rain
And few are left standing
CHORUS
Never have I seen the righteous forsaken
Never abandoned in the floodlands
Never have I seen their children out begging
Never have I seen the slip through your hands
And as we watch the family die
An orphan choir rehearses
Their daddies left without a goodbye
Will you, my man, buckle under these curses?
(CHORUS)
And the curses fall on another deserter
And the curses fall on another deserter
And the curses fall on another deserter
Take a listen!
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes!
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