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IT AINT CHRIST, BOB
"And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not."
[John 1:5, The Holy Bible, KJV]
Thinking of Bob Dylan
Go put away God's Living Word.
It's not the lifestyle that you need.
Christ is not the one for you, Bob.
He's not the teacher that you want.
You say you're looking for changin' times,
with songs that are magically written,
a Lord to welcome you into paradise,
whether you have accepted him, or not.
A King to wait by your unopened door!
But it ain't Jesus Christ, Bob.
No, no, no, it ain't Christ, Bob.
It ain't Christ you're lookin' for, babe.
Come steadily into God's holy light, Bob.
Leave your commander in chief behind.
He's not the one that you need, babe.
A liar and thief will only let you drown.
You think you're obligated to someone,
to uphold your end of the bargain.
A deceiver to close your eyes for you.
A mansion or two, to close your heart.
A prop for your parade, nothing more!
But it ain't Jesus Christ, Bob.
No, no, no, it ain't Christ, Bob.
It ain't Christ you're lookin' for, babe.
Come steadily into God's holy light.
He will transform your old heart of stone.
He will not reject you, when nothing's left
and anyway, no one is truly alone.
So, hold onto the gospel plough.
Don't look back the way that you came.
Ditch the dice, the die it is cast.
You no longer have to play Satan's game.
You're not legally obligated to him!
But it ain't Jesus Christ, Bob.
No, no, no, it ain't Christ, Bob.
It ain't Christ you're lookin' for, babe.
Well, you say you entered a contract.
Bob, you can cancel that immediately.
God Almighty gives us many chances
and He has waited, oh so patiently.
You're place is with Him in eternity!
But it ain't Jesus Christ, Bob.
No, no, no, it ain't Christ, Bob.
It ain't Christ you're lookin' for, babe.
"And those who know Your name will put their trust in You, For You, O Lord, have not forsaken those who seek You."
[Psalm 9:10, The Holy Bible, KJV] |
