"Preach the Truth"
(Lyrics By Gerald Logan)
[Verse 1]
The preachers today ain't preachin' the truth
They’re ticklin' ears, not teachin' the proof
Soft words and sugar just to fill up the pews
But the gospel's been watered and that's bad news
They preach of blessings, cars and gold
But not of repentance or saving your soul
The cross gets quieter every week
While wolves in robes pretend to speak
[Chorus]
Oh, preach the truth, don't twist His Word
Don't hide the fire just to sound preferred
Souls are dyin', lost and blind
We need the Word that saves mankind
Oh preacher man, please stand up bold
Preach the blood, the cross, and streets of gold
[Verse 2]
They skip the parts that cut too deep
But truth ain’t always meant to keep
It's meant to wake the sinner's soul
And make the broken-hearted whole
They dance around what Jesus said
But He wore thorns and He bled red
This ain’t a game, this ain't a show
It’s heaven or hell — that’s what folks should know
[Chorus]
Oh, preach the truth, don’t twist His Word
Don’t hide the fire just to sound preferred
Souls are dyin’, lost and blind
We need the Word that saves mankind
Oh preacher man, please stand up bold
Preach the blood, the cross, and streets of gold
[Bridge]
Don't fear the faces or the crowd
Just lift your voice and cry out loud
The time is short, the hour's late
Don’t trade the truth for love or hate
[Outro]
So if you’re called to preach, then preach it strong
Don’t bow to pressure, don’t play along
Preach Jesus Christ, the only Way
And let the Spirit lead each word you say