Well, who’s that man who thinks He’s a prophet?
Well, I wonder if He’s got something up His sleeve
Where’s He from?
Who is His daddy?
There’s rumors He even thinks Himself a kingOf a kingdom of paupers
Simpletons and rogues
The whores all seem to love Him
And the drunks propose a toastAnd they say, “Surely God is with us.
Well, surely God is with us.”
They say, “Surely God is with us today!”Who’s that man who says He’s a preacher?
Well, He must be, He’s disturbing all our peace
Where’s He get off, and what is He hiding
And every word He says those fools believeWho could move a mountain
Who would love their enemy
Who could rejoice in pain
And turn the other cheekAnd still say, “Surely God is with us, Well, surely God is with us,”
Who’ll say, “Surely God is with us today, today!”
They say, “Surely God is with us Well, surely God is with us”
They say, “Surely God is with us”Blessed are the poor in spirit
Heaven belongs to them Blessed are those who make peace
They are God’s children I Am the Bread of Life, and the Way”
You hear that Man, believe what He says!Tell me, who’s that Man, they made Him a prisoner
They tortured Him and nailed Him to a tree
Well if He’s so bad, who did He threaten?
Did He deserve to die between two thieves?See the scars and touch His wounds
He’s risen flesh and bone
Now the sinners have become the saints
And the lost have all come homeAnd they say, “Surely God is with us (Surely God is with us)
Well, surely God is with us,”
They say, “Surely God is with us today!” (Today!)
They say, “Surely God is with us Well, surely God is with us”
They say, “Surely God is with us today”
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I wondered when the lyrics to this song were going to be posted. In lieu of recent conversations.
Man I miss Rich!
How wonderful a song…
It really gets to the bottom of it doesn’t it? How do we go on missing this?
The sinners become the saints…
Because of Jesus. We can’t forget where we came from, Who accepted us with no merit of our own, and to extend that mercy and grace to others…daily.
Man, what a good set of lyrics; thanks for that Tim!
Joe
Tim,
Thanks for the post. Rich Mullins was ahead of his time and the world of churchianity is at a loss without his lyrics and songs.
I too miss Rich. This is one of my favorite songs in the history of music.
Thanks again.
jerry
Somehow, I’m not sure Rich would have had to change any of the lyrics if Jesus had come in modern times rather than 2000 years ago…
Having know Rich for many years I can assure you he was one of the most genuine, complex, fascinating and humorous people I’ve ever met. I miss his laugh and still have a hard time listening to his music without tears.