Classic love story true to his western tx roots. One of my favorites as a story, but I think there are alot of songs that are amazing not even listed on this site. I guess I should figure out how to add them, because I have about 8 REK cd's.
I will speak the truth 'till the day I die
Day I rise
I will rebuke the sin that condemns my soul,
that takes control
With the world coming down,
against me they judge
Judge not they shall
Reap what they have sown
For this is my life, so hate if you will
For I am the Lord's, so hate if you will
We will be hated
We serve Jesus
We will be hated, but in Christ we'll rise
I will follow my Lord
and worship His name
Serve Him 'til death
For when evil is near,
I crush it to dust and lay it to rest
You hate the words I preach,
yet you live upon lies,
so you despise the truth that I prevail
So say as you please
Nothing will stop me
We will be hated!
We will be hated
We serve Jesus
We will be hated, but in Christ we'll rise
The Word speaks all truth!
Day I rise
I will rebuke the sin that condemns my soul,
that takes control
With the world coming down,
against me they judge
Judge not they shall
Reap what they have sown
For this is my life, so hate if you will
For I am the Lord's, so hate if you will
We will be hated
We serve Jesus
We will be hated, but in Christ we'll rise
I will follow my Lord
and worship His name
Serve Him 'til death
For when evil is near,
I crush it to dust and lay it to rest
You hate the words I preach,
yet you live upon lies,
so you despise the truth that I prevail
So say as you please
Nothing will stop me
We will be hated!
We will be hated
We serve Jesus
We will be hated, but in Christ we'll rise
The Word speaks all truth!
Lyrics submitted by Octavarium64
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