Mark Lehnhoff - Simple Words Lyrics

I hear people say that it's my right
Why can't you see
You should think like me
And we each stand on our own box
And explain the meaning
Of being free

Once there was a man
Who spoke in simple words
Those who listened to him
This is what they heard
They heard take care of your children
Be still and learn to listen
Never underestimate
What you have to give
Love one another
Have mercy on each other
And may you find the grace to forgive

You can read the paper
Watch the tv screen
Engage in discussion
Listen to the screams
Write yourself a song
Or chase your dreams
Looking for what only grace can bring

Once there was a man
Who spoke in simple words
Those who listened to him
This is what they heard
They heard take care of your children
Be still and learn to listen
Never underestimate
What you have to give
Love one another
Have mercy on each other
And may you find the grace to forgive

Righteous cleansing by a dirty hand
With bitterness for contraband
Gates flew open and the demons ran
At the power
Of the outstretched hands

I hear people singing
In different voices
Different colors, different choices
Nevermore to stand alone
Jesus walked past that rolling stone

Once there was a man
Who spoke in simple words
Those who listened to him
This is what they heard
They heard take care of your children
Be still and learn to listen
Never underestimate
What you have to give
Love one another
Have mercy on each other
And may you find the grace to forgive