Do not be afraid

As my last post before running off to Robinson for a weekend of rocking, I'd like to share some lyrics from Derek Webb. Somebody sent me a download link for his whole "Mockingbird" album--and yes, it's totally legal. He's giving it away at http://www.freederekwebb.com
I downloaded the album, and I got stuck on the 2nd track that played, "A New Law."

Now, this is just one of those things where I'm running around on my own and discover the wheel--only to find that everybody else already knew about it. But I've had a little soapbox about how modern, western, suburban Christianity looks & smells an *awful* lot like Leviticus for quite some time (ask my poor wife, and anyone who's been so unfortunate as to spend time with me bathed in the glow of firelight), and Mr. Webb is tickling my rant-bone with this one.. so I thought I'd pass it along, for whatever good it might do.

(vs. 1)
don’t teach me about politics and government
just tell me who to vote for
don’t teach me about truth and beauty
just label my music

don’t teach me how to live like a free man
just give me a new law

(pre-chorus)
i don’t wanna know if the answers aren’t easy
so just bring it down from the mountain to me

(chorus)
i want a new law
i want a new law
gimme that new law

(vs. 2)
don’t teach me about moderation and liberty
i prefer a shot of grape juice

don’t teach me about loving my enemies

don’t teach me how to listen to the Spirit
just give me a new law

(pre-chorus/chorus)

(bridge)
what’s the use in trading a law you can never keep
for one you can that cannot get you anything
do not be afraid
do not be afraid
do not be afraid

And now.. I am off to rock. I sure hope that some part of it is as worthwhile as the above. It is certainly all in pursuit of the same cause.

later kids!