
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”.
Occasionally 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
Crawl to China – by Tourniquet
These guys are complex musicians, very hard core musically, each member very strong in their position within the band. The leader of the group is Ted Kirkpatrick, a highly celebrated drummer within the Christina community.
He was the lyricist for many of the songs they produced, including the one you may listen to on this blog. Beware though, for this band is considered “thrash metal” and may not appeal musically to some of my readers. For those not leaning into the head banging life style, I provide the lyrics for your reading pleasure.
Is God asking you to crawl to China – or just to cross the street?
to trudge through the desert through Arabian heat
or to accomplish the impossible – an Herculean feat
or maybe just trade in bad thoughts obsolete
Is it the concentration camps at Dackow?
is it Joan of Arc revisited?
Niagara Falls in a barrel?
or to mend a broken relationship instead?
Crawl to China
He is faithful – it remains in His hands
from the cold barren Arctic to the war stricken lands
from the place in your heart where despair takes its hold
to the lairs of the demons where deceptions are told
is God asking you to crawl to China or just to cross the street?
Crawl to China
With emotional rigormortis freezing your step
you won’t be going far at all
it feels pretty safe but the danger is real
you won’t grow until you face the fear that you feel
Crawl to China
Micah 6:8, Matthew 17:20, Deuteronomy 7:9, Luke 16:10
Take a listen!
Let me know what you think of the lyrics, and of the tunes – if you dare!
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