A Perpetual Jubilee
Album: Holy Folk
By: Vic Zarley
By: Vic Zarley
Duration
6:15
Genres
Description
In ancient Israel, every 50 years was a Jubilee year in which all property returned to the original owners. It is sort of a giant forgiveness. We can do that today, says this lengthy song (over 6 minutes).
Lyrics
A Perpetual Jubilee By Vic and Eva Zarley 1. The Children of the Israelites When 50 years had churned Got their debts forgiven And their property returned Jesus Christ has come to us He’s made it very clear We can give just as He does All throughout the year - All throughout the year - Let’s give… Chorus: A Perpetual Jubilee A Perpetual Jubilee God gives His all to each of us A Perpetual Jubilee 2. The world is filled with hunger We’re protected in our shells We’ve made our little heavens While most people live in hell Why are we here? What purpose, please? To make our pockets bulge? Excuse me please if in that goal I don’t want to indulge - I don’t want to indulge - Let’s give… (Chorus) 3. I’ve heard it said as a truth The rich will just get richer And those who have so little now May always be ditch diggers But, should we have such earthly wealth In this world so filled with pain? If love from God is freely given Could we not do the same? Could we not do the same? Let’s give… (Chorus) 4. Don’t stop at giving one time Does God do that to us? Our purpose is to share it all Forever, as we trust Our goals are heaven centered Our purpose, not of here Don’t leave a child suffering Don’t leave him in his tears – Don’t leave him in his tears..give him (Chorus) 5. We want to make a fortune To win the lottery We want to fill our bank accounts And think of me, Me, ME But giving all for everyone Can help us see God’s Light And take us out of selfishness And give us Godly sight—And give us Godly sight…Let’s give (Chorus) 6. I’ve got to save some for myself I’ve got to save my life Why should I give my savings? Why should I be in strife? Why should the hungry die when we Have so much to give? What is the purpose of our lives Why do we even live? Why do we even live? But for…(Chorus) (No “A”) 7. There’s so much division Be it cultural or class There’s so much derision When we think of us like that God made us in His image And He gave us Jesus Christ To show us how to live our lives And give us great advice—He gives us great advice..Let’s give 8. How much do we really need To live our lives complete? Could we not just praise the Lord And share the food we eat? Luxury can make us blind In us it builds a wall And we forget who gave to us His life, in fact, His all— He gave His life for all …He gave (Chorus – Bridge – Chorus twice) Bridge: I know this is impossible That this will never do We’ve got too much invested in Ourselves to make this true But God’s view is so wonderful We need a change of heart Let’s sing this song, let’s sing this prayer Perhaps this song will start…
