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The Ministry Years Vol. 1 cover
35. Dear John Letter (To the Devil)
Album: The Ministry Years Vol. 1
Artist: Keith Green
         
 

Oh I used to love you
But now that's hard to do
'cause I got some information
'bout the evil things at night that you do
Now the whole thing is through (we're through)
Oh you're such a devil
How'd you get me to believe you were true

Oh my momma warned me
And how my daddy cried
The day I left my home
You said you'd always keep me satisfied
But oh how you lied (you lied)
Well I should have heard my momma's words
But then I guess I had to much pride (original sin)

I used to lie awake at night
And see your face on the ceilin'
What a bad a feelin' I have
When I think of how you almost got me
In the ways of the world
In the ways of the world

My so-called friends said I misjudged you
My anger's all in vain
But I'm afraid you got to them

Before I had a chance to explain
And it caused me such pain (ouch!)
'cause they were such good friends of mine
But now you've got them playin' you game (you creep)

Well I believe in Jesus
And what he said he's gonna do
He'll put an apple in your lyin mouth
And cook you in a sulfur stew
One that'll never be through
(is it soup yet? no)
Ah, but if he hadn't rescued me
Then I'd be down there cookin' too
Oh if Jesus hadn't rescued me
Then I'd be cookin' right next to you


I used to lie awake at night
And see your face on the ceilin'
What a great feelin' I have
When I think of how you're gonna get yours
At the end of the world
At the end of the world
Oh at the end of the world



 

More Lyrics from The Ministry Years Vol. 1

  1. 01. Because Of You
  2. 02. How Can They Live Without Jesus
  3. 03. Walk and Talk
  4. 04. Run to the End of the Highway
  5. 05. Your Love Broke Through
  6. 06. The Victor
  7. 07. Thank You Jesus
  8. 08. The Prodigal Son Suite
  9. 09. Stained Glass
  10. 10. Go to the Hungry Ones
  11. 11. Love With Me (Melody's Song)
  12. 12. You Put This Love In My Heart
  13. 13. There Is a Redeemer
  14. 14. No One Believes In Me Anymore
  15. 15. On The Road to Jericho
  16. 16. You!
  17. 17. When I Hear The Praises Start
  18. 18. Asleep in the Light
  19. 19. He'll Take Care Of The Rest
  20. 20. Make My Life a Prayer to You
  21. 21. Easter Song
  22. 22. When There's Love
  23. 23. The Battle Is Already Won
  24. 24. Pledge My Head to Heaven (featuring Bob Dylan on harmonica)
  25. 25. My Eyes Are Dry
  26. 26. Song To My Parents (I Only Want To See You There)
  27. 27. Trials Turned To Gold
  28. 28. Dust To Dust
  29. 29. I Can't Believe It
  30. 30. To Obey Is Better Than Sacrifice
  31. 31. Soften Your Heart
  32. 32. I Don't Wanna Fall Away from You
  33. 33. Here Am I, Send Me
  34. 34. I Can't Wait to Get to Heaven
  35. 35. Dear John Letter (To the Devil)
  36. 36. Rushing Wind
  37. 37. Don't You Wish You Had the Answers
  38. 38. Altar Call (Live Version)
                 
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