Ballad Of A Southern Man

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The answer to the riddle is Jesus Christ.
The riddle describes a spiritual journey and the path to salvation, pointing to Jesus Christ as the central figure. It emphasizes themes of redemption, sacrifice, and eternal life, which are core to Christian theology. The "treasure" found in a field represents the Kingdom of Heaven or salvation through Jesus (Matthew 13:44). The one who "died and arose" and paid the debt with "His blood" clearly refers to Jesus' death and resurrection, which Christians believe atones for humanity's sins. The call to pray for forgiveness "in Jesus' name" reinforces this, as does the guidance of the Holy Spirit, which aligns with Christian teachings about turning from sin and pride to follow Jesus.
Each stanza builds on this narrative: the treasure of salvation, the torment of a life without peace, the necessity of Jesus’ sacrifice, the consequences of rejecting it, the devil’s persistent temptation, and the joy of living righteously through faith in Christ. The final lines make the answer explicit by urging the reader to pray for forgiveness in Jesus’ name, confirming that Jesus Christ is the solution to the riddle’s spiritual quest.

The Riddle

Lonely East Texas Nights

Early Morning Shakes

Reckoning

Where I've Been

Lifers

Must Be the Whiskey

Feather in Her Halo

Casey Donahew Band

White Trash Story

Adobe Sessions

Mamma Song

Less Wise

Somewhere in the Middle

From the 'Blacksheep' album.  Released June 2013.

Fast Hand

Somewhere in the Middle

Cody Jinks