When It Rains

Cowboys from Hell

Cemetery Gates

Mist Upon the Sand

SAINTS AND SINNERS

Hey sinners,
Hey saints,
Dearly Beloved,
I got something to say,
to those down in the gutter
and those down on their knees to pray.

Hey y'all, listen up,
Christ came to save us sinners,
so don't be ashamed.
He loves you just as you are,
no need to change.
He came to save us fucked up souls,
broken and lost,
he shed his blood and paid the cost.

All you have to do is believe
and humbly receive.

Hey saints! Ha! Saints ... yeah, right.
Yeah, he knows who you are,
sitting in your pews,
that night sneaking off to the bar.
Hiding behind your masks.
He knows your deep dark secrets,
that you fight,
to keep from the light.
Isn’t that right?

Meanwhile you look down on
those different from you,
all holier than thou!
Because you live in fear.
Isn’t that the truth?

Yeah! He knows who you are,
sitting in your pews,
that night sneaking off to the bar.
Hiding behind your masks.
He knows your deep dark secrets,
that you fight,
to keep from the light.

Fear of being exposed,
for who you truly are.
Well hey, good news,
Christ came to save you too.
You saints need him more than anyone.

So welcome to the club fucked up souls. 

We’re all sinners,
saved by grace,
loved, forgiven, 
even though we’re sinn’n,
His beloved children.

Christ came to set you free,
especially from these pharisees.
He taught spirituality,
not religiosity.

YEAH! IT’S ALL ABOUT LOVE!
Sin is only the lack thereof.
Don’t let them shame you,
or fill you with fear.
He never leaves you,
He’s always near.
His kingdom is within.
He’s saved you from all sin.

A freedom call is ringing out,
let your new life begin.

Hey y'all listen up,
Christ came to save us sinners,
so don't be ashamed.
He loves you just as you are,
no need to change.
He came to save us fucked up souls,
broken and lost,
he shed his blood and paid the cost.

All you have to do is believe
and humbly receive,
giving thanks his grace is true . . .

And hey, be kind too.
Love one another you bastards.

Do I hear an amen?

Ⓒ JAMES VALENTI /2025

When It Rains

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