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Preacher, I'd say its been a while
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since you heard this request,
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but my spirit is tired,
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and I need rest.
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I want to hear from heaven,
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a clear word from God,
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a sermon of conviction
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straight from the heart.
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I've been hearin' other preachers
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say I don't have to change,
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the most eloquent of speakers
tell me I'm okay,
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but it hasn't eased my conscience,
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and I know its not the truth,
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so when you stand before us,
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can I count on you?
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Oh preacher,
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you say you want to be my friend,
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don't be afraid to call my sin what it is.
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And preacher, tell me I can overcome,
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but its only by the blood of the lamb .
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Don't tell me like I wish it was,
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preacher tell me like it is.
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C F
so open up the word
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and let the spirit lead
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preach until i've heard
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God speak to me
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don't worry 'bout my feelings
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don't worry 'bout my shame
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just preach the cross of Jesus
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and that I'm to blame.
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Oh preacher,
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you say you want to be my friend,
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don't be afraid to call my sin what it is.
F Am Bb F
And preacher, tell me I can overcome,
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but its only by the blood of the lamb .
Gm C
Don't tell me like I wish it was,
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preacher tell me like it is.
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Life is quickly passing,
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the world is fading fast,
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and the foolishness of preaching
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is the only hope we have.
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So preacher,
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you say you want to be my friend,
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don't be afraid to call my sin what it is.
F Am Bb F
And preacher, tell me I can overcome,
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but its only by the blood of the lamb .
Gm C
Don't tell me like I wish it was,
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preacher tell me like it is.