The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #89103   Message #1717319
Posted By: Ebbie
13-Apr-06 - 01:13 PM
Thread Name: Sitting At The Kitchen Table
Subject: RE: BS: Sitting At The Kitchen Table
I know what you mean when you say that some of the simplest songs can stun one when they're done reflectively and with intensity. I too have had that experience at times, times when I could have wept- and did.   

I don't suppose this song of Buddy's is appropriate in this context but it came powerfully to my mind.

Jesus Loves Me More
                Buddy Tabor, Juneau, Alaska
Oh I know it's cold sleeping in your car
But you really are to blame for where you are
I can see that you're down to skin and bones
But it's not my fault you're starving all alone

You surely cannot punish my success
Just because my way of life has been so blessed
The reason why you ain't got no food or any shoes
Is 'cause Jesus loves me more than he loves you

While millions starve I'm putting on more weight
But that's not my destiny, not my fate
Oh, I'd love to help you out but you have sinned
And I know you'd only go and sin again

But at night when I lie down there's's something wrong
Thee's no joy when I try to sing your song
There's a little voice that will not go away
Telling me that I've judged and I have strayed

But you surely cannot punish my success
Just because my way of life has been so blessed
The reason why you ain't got no food or any shoes
Is 'cause Jesus loves me more than he loves you

Yes, Jesus loves me. Yes, Jesus loves me.
Yes, Jesus loves me more than he loves you

Thank you, Lord.