(Song Lyrics from Tim Peters)
Tim was one of my favorite musicians at a Christian coffeehouse when I lived in Oregon. He had a delightful folksy style with a mix of humor and spirituality that I immensely admire. I previously posted another one of his songs. He is a very gifted and introverted fellow, and I have enjoyed singing his songs for many years.
Please see the “PAPER ANGELS” page or category for more songs and poems by friends of mine.
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I’ve been rich, I’ve been poor.
I’ve been thrown out head first through a closed door.
But I decided a long time ago
Aint gonna worry ‘bout it no more.
I’ve seen fools who could pass every test
And crooks that no one could arrest.
I finally took it to the Lord in prayer.
I said “Oh Lord, why must it be
Crooks in high places get off scot-free?”
He said, “Cast all your cares on Him.
Don’t worry about it, Slim.”
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But I’ve seen cheaters who were doing fine
And good men who had to walk the line.
I asked the Lord, I said, “Will it always have to be this way?”
He said, “I’ll be coming soon.
It may be in the morning, maybe on the first of June.
Don’t worry about some other guy.
He’ll get his by and by.”
I said “Oh Lord, if you’re a loving God,
Then why won’t you give me what I crave?”
He said, “Slim, what do you want with all that worldly trash?
You’ll only end up as its slave.”
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I said, “Lord, I know that you’ve said
That we must love our enemies,
Forgive if we want to be forgiven.
That’s why I’m down here on my knees.
And though I don’t know the reason why
Little children sometimes have to die,
I know they are with You in Paradise,
Don’t have to worry about it no more.”
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Drifting into the Divine ~♥~ 