Inner State


​(Spoken word)
Inner State yo, the kingdom is within us
​(Verse 1)
Woke up this morning, scrolling through the feed,
Searching for the answer, the missing kind of peace.
They said, "Look over here! Buy this, and you'll be whole."
Chasing the next headline, losing grip of my soul.
I flew to every country, followed every trend,
Trying to find the something that just wouldn't end.
But every mountain top felt hollow when I got there,
Just a temporary high, breathing thin air.
​(Pre-Chorus)
Then I heard a whisper, cutting through the noise,
Putting down the megaphone, ignoring all the boys
Who told me it's a treasure, buried in the sand.
He said, "It's closer than your wrist, closer than your hand."
​(Chorus)
Stop looking on the outside, shut the map down!
No flag to wave, no city to crown!
Heard the voice say, "Don't you check your GPS,
For the Kingdom of God is within your chest!"
It's an Inner State—the power and the peace,
The only place where the searching has to cease.
Yeah, it's not "Lo, here!" or "Lo, there!" on the screen,
It's the love-in-your-heart, running deep and clean!
​(Verse 2)
I used to think that heaven was a mansion made of light,
Waiting 'til the future, way beyond the night.
Spent my time behaving, just to make the grade,
Missing all the beauty in the life that He has made.
If I'm waiting for a miracle, a thunder in the sky,
I might miss the gentle power that is standing right nearby.
'Cause He doesn't need a temple, or a fancy golden gate,
He just needs a heart that's ready to unlock its heavy weight.
​(Pre-Chorus)
Now I hear the whisper, cutting through the noise,
Putting down the megaphone, ignoring all the boys
Who told me it's a treasure, buried in the sand.
He said, "It's closer than your wrist, closer than your hand."
​(Chorus)
Stop looking on the outside, shut the map down!
No flag to wave, no city to crown!
Heard the voice say, "Don't you check your GPS,
For the Kingdom of God is within your chest!"
It's an Inner State—the power and the peace,
The only place where the searching has to cease.
Yeah, it's not "Lo, here!" or "Lo, there!" on the screen,
It's the love-in-your-heart, running deep and clean!
(Bridge)
Don't wait for the parade, don't wait for the alarm,
You're carrying the power, safe and out of harm.
The Righteousness, the Joy, the Peace—it's here, it's now,
The time for heaven is this moment, take a bow!

Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh it's an inner state yo!

​(Chorus)
Stop looking on the outside, shut the map down!
No flag to wave, no city to crown!
Heard the voice say, "Don't you check your GPS,
For the Kingdom of God is within your chest!"
It's an Inner State—the power and the peace,
The only place where the searching has to cease.
Yeah, it's not "Lo, here!" or "Lo, there!" on the screen,
It's the love-in-your-heart, running deep and clean!
​(Outro)
Within you.
Yeah, deep and clean.
The Kingdom... inside



​Sunrise paints the fields a perfect gold
Just like the stories that my grandpa told
'Bout how a seed takes root in muddy ground
And how the simple life is where true peace is found.
We roll the windows down on this old Chevy truck
Got more than fortune, got the honest kind of luck.
​Dirt on my boots, faith in my heart, and a truck that won't give up the start.
We got Jesus as the anchor, steady and true,
And the Holy Spirit livin' inside me and livin' inside you.
This messy, beautiful life is all we need to see,
The unseen miracles happenin' day by day around my family.
​My baby brother’s laughin' in the backseat now,
Chasin' fireflies near the river bend, somehow.
His tiny hand in mine as we say grace tonight,
That’s a small reflection of the everlasting light.
We’re fixin' fences, workin' 'til the sun sinks low,
Plantin' seeds of love and watchin' 'em all grow.
​Dirt on my boots, faith in my heart, and a truck that won't give up the start.
We got Jesus as the anchor, steady and true,
And the Holy Spirit livin' inside me and livin' inside you.
This messy, beautiful life is all we need to see,
The unseen miracles happenin' day by day around my family.
​I don't need a sign blazin' in the sky,
Just the strength to live right 'til the day I die.
It's in the quiet whispers when the storm has passed,
The way my weary soul was built to last.
The simple fact that we wake up and breathe the air,
That's the unseen miracle proof that someone cares.
​(Instrumental Break)
​Dirt on my boots, faith in my heart, and a truck that won't give up the start.
We got Jesus as the anchor, steady and true,
And the Holy Spirit livin' inside me and livin' inside you.
This messy, beautiful life is all we need to see,
The unseen miracles happenin' day by day around my family.
​Yeah, around my family...
Thank the good Lord for the dirt and the truck.
And the Spirit livin' in us.
Amen.

Holy Spirit, Dirt, And Diesel

(Verse 1)
You and I need Jesus Christ to guide our way 
We need the Christ consciousness Holy Spirit come what may
Love you know Let's take to the air 
You know this world don't play fair

(Chrous)
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all 
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all

(Verse 2)
Right here in the sin tainted broken desires
Right here in our hearts you Lord set a fire
My soul is gonna rest easy now
You're the way Jesus, you're the how

(Chrous)
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all 
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all

(Bridge)
Truck is broken down in the driveway 
Gonna have to get it fixed or towed away
Just like the way I know i gotta repent of my ungodly ways
You know the Lord above cares
Showering us with his mercy and
Showing us the miracles laid bare

(Chrous)
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all 
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all

(Outro)
Yeah, You and I need Jesus Christ to guide our way 
We need the Christ consciousness Holy Spirit come what may
Love you know Let's take to the air 
You know this world don't play fair
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all 
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all 
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all 
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all 
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all 
Find the love inside y'all 
Find the Lord of Lords all


Find The Love Inside

(Verse 1)
Woke up this mornin', warm sun in the sky
Got a long list of things to do, gotta rush on by
The world keeps turnin', the clock keeps tickin' down
Tryna find a little peace in this busy town
But there's a simple truth, a message clear and bold
Worth more than silver, worth more than all the gold.

​(Chorus)
'Cause this is life eternal, straight from the Good Book page
It ain't about a mansion or the money you engage
It's knowin' the only true God, the Father up above
And Jesus Christ, His Son, the one He sent with love.
Yeah, that's the whole direction, the compass for the soul
Lettin' go of worry, lettin' Him take control.

​(Verse 2)
Sometimes the road gets dusty, and the burdens feel too great
Like you're standin' on your own, right outside the gate.
We try to fix it ourselves, with all our might and strain
But all that striving only ever brings the pain.
We gotta lift our eyes up, past the troubled ground
Where the only true comfort can truly be found.

​(Chorus)
'Cause this is life eternal, straight from the Good Book page
It ain't about a mansion or the money you engage
It's knowin' the only true God, the Father up above
And Jesus Christ, His Son, the one He sent with love.
Yeah, that's the whole direction, the compass for the soul
Lettin' go of worry, lettin' Him take control.

​(Bridge)
We lean on Him daily, for every breath we take
From the moment that we're sleepin' 'til the moment that we wake.
He's the rock and the refuge, the source of all our needs
Sowin' simple knowledge, just like planting seeds.
​
​(Chorus)
'Cause this is life eternal, straight from the Good Book page
It ain't about a mansion or the money you engage
It's knowin' the only true God, the Father up above
And Jesus Christ, His Son, the one He sent with love.
Yeah, that's the whole direction, the compass for the soul
Lettin' go of worry, lettin' Him take control.

​(Outro)
Oh, the knowledge of the Father, and the Son He sent for me
Yeah, that's the key to eternity.
Yeah, that's the good life... eternal life.
Amen. 


The Good Book Page

(Spoken word)
"This is, The Tale of the Ever-Present Crown"
"Let us sing it Y'all!"
"Let's go!"

​(Verse 1)
Down dusty roads where the olive trees grew,
Walked a carpenter's son with eyes clear and blue.
He carried no scepter, wore no earthly crown,
But the biggest news ever was echoing around.
He'd preach on the mountains, speak out, while walking on the sea,
About a Kingdom that was, and was yet to be.
Not bricks, not a fortress, not legions of men,
But a power that started, right there, and right back then.
Said, "The reign of my Father has busted the lock,
It's at hand right now, hear the tick, tock, tick, tock, of the Holy Kingdom's clock!"

​(Chorus)
Oh, the Kingdom of God, it ain't one or the other,
It's a present reality, sister and brother.
It's the seed that is planted, and the harvest to come,
It's the power of the Spirit, a new life begun.
It's not miles on a map, not a visible place,
It's the light in your soul, born of water and of grace.
Yeah, the Kingdom of God, it's a two-sided coin,
The Heaven you live for, the life you can join!
​
​(Verse 2)
Pharisees gathered, with maps in their hand,
Said, "Tell us, great Teacher, where is this blessed land?
We've looked to the North, and we've searched to the East,
But the King's chariot wheels ain't arrived for the feast!"
Jesus just smiled, with a sorrowful gaze,
Said, "Y'all are lookin' out through the world's dusty haze.
It's 'within you' my friends, it's 'in your midst' right now,
If you let go the striving, the pride on your brow.
It's a spiritual turning, a soft, quiet plea,
To be born of the Spirit, and truly be free."

​(Chorus)
Oh, the Kingdom of God, it ain't one or the other,
It's a present reality, sister and brother.
It's the seed that is planted, and the harvest to come,
It's the power of the Spirit, a new life begun.
It's not miles on a map, not a visible place,
It's the light in your soul, born of water and of grace.
Yeah, the Kingdom of God, it's a two-sided coin,
The Heaven you live for, the life you can join!

​(Bridge)
He said, "You wanna find it? Here's the truth you must face:
You gotta seek first the Kingdom, and God's righteousness, His grace.
That means putting His will over all that you chase,
His love in your dealings, His truth in this place.
For My Kingdom ain't worldly, no political fight,
It's a cosmic new order, pure spirit and light."

​(Verse 3)
But don't you forget, though the battle is won,
The full glory is waiting, beneath the great sun.
There's a day coming fast, when the trumpet will call,
And the Lord we proclaim will stand over us all.
His reign will be physical, no shadow, no doubt,
He'll cast all the darkness and evil right out!
From Jerusalem's city, His justice will flow,
The Kingdom of Heaven for all men to know!
The Future Fulfilment, the promise held dear,
The day His great sovereignty wipes every tear.

​(Outro)
So we live in the tension, the now and the not yet,
A foot on the mountain, our spirit's heart set.
We carry His presence, His truth on our tongue,
The Eternal Reign of God, in a country song.
Yeah, the Kingdom of God... it's here, and it's comin' on home.


The Tale of the Ever-Present Crown


​(Verse 1)
The dusty road was quiet, the crowd pressed in near,
Every soul was searching, to banish doubt and fear.
They asked, "Master, tell us, what's the law that will hold?
What's the one true commandment, worth more than pure gold?"
He looked past their questions, and straight to their souls,
Said, "The truth that you're seeking will make your spirit whole.
It ain't in the writings, or the burdens you bear,
It's just two simple things, hanging out in the air."

​(Chorus)
Oh, love the Lord your God with the fire in your soul,
With your heart and your mind, make Him perfectly whole.
And love your neighbor as yourself, when the day is done,
Those are the two pillars, beneath the morning sun.
It's the foundation of the gospel, the key to the door,
The great, wide, sacrificial love we're living for.
​
​(Verse 2)
He said, "If you want life, then you gotta take the leap,
Repent of the shadows, and the secrets you keep.
Believe in the message, the good news I bring,
Let the joy of salvation make your weary heart sing.
Don't worry 'bout riches, the money, the land,
You can't serve two masters, a coin in each hand.
See the lilies of the field, they don't sweat, they don't toil,
Your Father provides, from the rich, turning soil."

​(Verse 3)
And look out for the needy, the hungry and the weak,
It's through serving the vulnerable that the truth you will speak.
You gotta be compassionate, wear mercy like a coat,
And when a brother stumbles, forgive every note.
For the measure you use will be used on you, friend,
So forgive others' trespasses, 'til the very end.
Pick up your cross daily, and follow my path,
A disciple is ready to pour out and to laugh.

​(Chorus)
Oh, love the Lord your God with the fire in your soul,
With your heart and your mind, make Him perfectly whole.
And love your neighbor as yourself, when the day is done,
Those are the two pillars, beneath the morning sun.
It's the foundation of the gospel, the key to the door,
The great, wide, sacrificial love we're living for.

​(Bridge)
He didn't make it easy, but He made it so clear,
The Kingdom of Heaven ain't built upon fear.
It's built on a giving, a laying down low,
A constant, consistent, unending flow.
It's the heart of the matter, the simple command,
To love God and our neighbor, across all the land!

​
​(Outro)
So go out and live it, don't hold nothin' back,
Walk the sacrificial way, on that well-worn track.
Love God... and love your neighbor...
It's all that you need...
Yeah, it's all that you need...
Carry 
Your
Cross
Yeah,
Carry 
Your
Cross


Carry Your Cross


​(Verse 1)
From Roman ruins to the plains of Texas dust,
There's an echo in the laws that we built our trust.
It wasn't just iron, it wasn't just greed,
But a concept planted, like a spiritual seed.
Said, "Every soul standing, from the pauper to the king,
Is created in God's image—a marvelous thing!"
That's where we carved Dignity, cut it out of the stone,
The radical notion that no man stands alone.
And that old gospel whisper, it taught us to claim,
The high, equal value in every human name.

​(Chorus)
Oh, the moral code of the West ain't a random design,
It's rooted in the chapters, line after sacred line.
The rule of law, compassion, and the need to be free,
It’s the bedrock of the Bible that paved this country.
It's the foundation we walk on, the light in the dark,
The eternal spark that set the Western culture mark.
From the college classroom to the courthouse square,
It's the love and the justice that brought us all here.

​(Verse 2)
The world ran on power, the weak were left behind,
But the Scriptures commanded a change of heart and mind.
Said, "Show mercy and kindness to the stranger and the poor,"
And that's why the charity bell rings outside the door.
We built hospitals and hearths, not just for the strong,
But for anyone hurting, where they truly belong.
A sudden focus on hope, not just what you see,
A spiritual freedom, a deep inner liberty.
A mandate for giving, an open, outstretched hand,
The compassion and goodness that swept across the land.

​(Verse 3)
They talk about justice, the blindfold and the scale,
But look back to the tablets carried down the Sinai trail.
The Ten Commandments set a moral decree,
A framework for freedom, for accountability.
It shapes our legal systems, and the way we debate,
The idea that actions have consequences and fate.
The sanctity of life is written in the ground,
And the love in the family partnership we found.
Not just duty and burden, but a mutual respect,
The biblical virtues that time won't reject.

​(Chorus)
Oh, the moral code of the West ain't a random design,
It's rooted in the chapters, line after sacred line.
The rule of law, compassion, and the need to be free,
It’s the bedrock of the Bible that paved this country.
It's the foundation we walk on, the light in the dark,
The eternal spark that set the Western culture mark.
From the college classroom to the courthouse square,
It's the love and the justice that brought us all here.

​(Bridge)
Yeah, the history books tell you 'bout empires that fell,
But this one enduring story, it continues to swell.
From the dusty King James on the pulpit's high stand,
To the soul that is seeking to finally understand.
That freedom and fairness aren't just things we devised,
They are truths from the Bible, divinely comprised.
So keep turning those pages, keep searching that Word,
'Cause the strength of our structure is the Lord we have heard.

​(Outro)
Keep your eyes on the truth, keep the lamp trimmed and bright,
Living out the moral framework, by the Gospel light...
Yeah, the Cornerstone...


Moral Code of the West


​(Verse 1)
Well, I grew up in the Bible belt, where the sun beats down like grace
Heard the Gospel from the pulpit, saw the lines upon a face
But the words that echo loudest ain't about the gold and stone
They’re about the Golden Rule and finding your way home.
He said, "Love the Lord with all your heart, and love your neighbor, too,"
If you wanna walk the straight line, that's the only thing to do.
Gave us a roadmap to the heavens, simple and clear and true:
Compassion for the broken, and generosity in all you do.

​(Chorus)
It's the hammer and the nail, the fire and the flood,
The sweet, sweet wine, and the cleansing of the blood.
He's singing 'bout the Kingdom, where the last shall be the first,
But he's warning 'bout the darkness, quenching that earthly thirst.
He laid out the Narrow Road, with its teachings as a guide,
And the warnings as the guardrails, on the dangerous, selfish side.

​(Verse 2)
He saw the men in linen robes, praying out loud in the square,
Putting on a big performance, acting like they truly care.
He called 'em out as hypocrites, white-washed tombs, he cried,
Following the letter, but leaving mercy far outside.
He said, "When you give to the needy, don't let your left hand see,
Let your humility be silent, just you and God, and me."
'Cause you cannot serve two masters, one will always hold your heart,
You gotta choose between the dollar and the Father from the start.

​(Chorus)
It's the hammer and the nail, the fire and the flood,
The sweet, sweet wine, and the cleansing of the blood.
He's singing 'bout the Kingdom, where the last shall be the first,
But he's warning 'bout the darkness, quenching that earthly thirst.
He laid out the Narrow Road, with its teachings as a guide,
And the warnings as the guardrails, on the dangerous, selfish side.

​(Bridge)
(The music drops low, the fiddle takes a solo, sad and thoughtful.)
He warned about the wolves in sheep's clothing, with a smile and a silver tongue,
The false prophets and deceivers, their empty praises sung.
He said, "Watch your heart for greed, man, your possessions ain't your life,"
They’re just dust and rust and moth-holes, adding to the worldly strife.
So watch and pray, my brother, stand ready in the light,
Don't let the spiritual complacency steal your soul into the night.
'Cause he's coming back like a thunderclap, when you least expect the hour,
And you better be found faithful, wielding love and not power.
​
​(Chorus)
It's the hammer and the nail, the fire and the flood,
The sweet, sweet wine, and the cleansing of the blood.
He's singing 'bout the Kingdom, where the last shall be the first,
But he's warning 'bout the darkness, quenching that earthly thirst.
He laid out the Narrow Road, with its teachings as a guide,
And the warnings as the guardrails, on the dangerous, selfish side.

​(Outro)
Yeah, the dangerous, selfish side...
Love the Lord.
Love your neighbor.
Watch and pray.


Two Sides of The Narrow Road


​(Verse 1)
Sunrise creepin' over the hill, got a long day comin'
Got my worn-out boots on the ground, hear the engine hummin'
Headin' out to meet the world, folks with different names
But down inside, we're all the same, playin' different games
I could drive fast, I could cut you off, could make a grumpy face
Or I could slow down, offer a wave, put a little kindness in its place.
​(Chorus)
Yeah, there's a simple truth, a straight-shot sign
Found in the Good Book, perfectly designed
"As ye would that men should do to you," the good Lord said
"Do ye also to them likewise," written in red.
It's the Golden Rule on the Golden Rule Highway
Treat folks the way you want 'em to treat you every day.
​(Verse 2)
Met a fella in a coffee shop, spillin' out his woes
His truck broke down, his dog ran off, Lord only knows
I could rush my order, say "tough luck, buddy, that's the breaks"
Or I could pull up a chair and listen, for goodness' sakes.
That little bit of empathy, it don't cost a single dime
But it can turn a dark and stormy day into a little piece of sunshine time.
​(Chorus)
Yeah, there's a simple truth, a straight-shot sign
Found in the Good Book, perfectly designed
"As ye would that men should do to you," the good Lord said
"Do ye also to them likewise," written in red.
It's the Golden Rule on the Golden Rule Highway
Treat folks the way you want 'em to treat you every day.
​(Bridge)
Seems so easy, but we sure forget it fast
We get caught up in who's first, who's comin' last
But if we all just stopped and thought, before we spoke a word
About the kindness that we'd like to have (like we wish we heard).
​(Guitar Solo)
​(Chorus)
Yeah, there's a simple truth, a straight-shot sign
Found in the Good Book, perfectly designed
"And as ye would that men should do to you," the good Lord said
"Do ye also to them likewise," written in red.
It's the Golden Rule on the Golden Rule Highway
Treat folks the way you want 'em to treat you every day.
​(Outro)
Yeah, do ye also to them likewise...
It ain't just a verse, it's the way to live your life.
Call it Golden... Yeah, just call it Golden.


Golden Rule Highway

You know the Lord is with us
You know it too
You know the Lord is with us
Yeah, you know it too...

Just let the love inside shine, shine, shine
Let the Golden Rule in your mind

You know the Lord of Lords is love

You know it too

You know the Lord of Lords is love

You know it too

Just call it Golden 
Yeah
Just call it Golden 

The Lord's mercy is for me and you
Just call it Golden 
Yeah, y'all 
Call it Golden 

Gotta repent
Gotta let the love shine

What 
Would 
Jesus 
Do?
Yeah Lord
Yeah what?
Would?
Jesus?
Do?

Call it Golden 
Yeah just call it Golden 
What would Jesus do? Lord?
Yeah 

Gotta let love show
Gotta just let it go
Gotta forgive and forget 

Call it Golden 
Yeah just called God and he's saying "I forgive you too!"

Called it Golden 
It is finished it is done 

Satan's Rule ended 
Christ stands up tall

Call it Golden Yeah!
You know the Lord is in me and in you.

We love to live for Christ above and we called it Golden 

Let it be

Yeah Lord you and me!!!

Amen!

Hallelujah!

Hallelujah!

Yeah! Y'all Find the love inside!

Amen!

(We) Called it Golden

1 Jesus loves me, this I know,
for the Bible tells me so.
Little ones to him belong;
they are weak, but he is strong.

Refrain:
Yes, Jesus loves me! Yes, Jesus loves me!
Yes, Jesus loves me! The Bible tells me so.

2 Jesus loves me he who died
heaven's gate to open wide.
He will wash away my sin,
let his little child come in. [Refrain]

3 Jesus loves me, this I know,
as he loved so long ago,
taking children on his knee,
saying, "Let them come to me." [Refrain]



Jesus Loves Me, This I Know (Bonus Track)

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