Thoughts about a deepening spiral into a crevice where souls languish between life and death
are causing me grief. Only God can restore
Earth to the glory it once held before the
fall of humanity from His purpose.
Who are these rebellious souls I see burning incense, ringing bells, chanting unholy words,
and bowing down to images made by man? Where are righteous children hiding on Earth in these days
of perdition while false gods are stealing Truth
out of the hearts of fathers and mothers? Why
has the Church of God not heeded the call to
unity or taken a stand with this prophet?

Have servants of Christ forsaken redemption in
their zeal to compromise with the Evil One? Has power given unto loyal souls to overcome guilt, temptation, and hopelessness been cast aside in favor of pride, wealth, and fame? Has the world heard voices calling religious leaders to bend in submission to the authority of Christ? Has desire for earthly power taken precedence over the desire to humbly serve the poor of spirit in the Church
of this day? It is with sorrow in my heart that I
look upon the corruptible ways of this adulterous generation. There has been a falling away from the favor of God for those who seek to appease lustful appetites. The meek are being shunned to favor the arrogant; the needy are scorned, speakers of holy words are mocked, and doers of good deeds are hindered by those who slander. Did anyone believe
my false accusers in 2003? Will anyone doubt that Hell is real in July of 2007? There will be a day
of trouble for false prophets before Jesus comes!
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Song Lyrics Make Good Messages!

(Song 1)----------------------------------------

+ Armageddon
Written by Tennessee Elijah

Freedom fighters train to kill and destroy
   Spilling blood gives them reason for their joy
Suicide bombers get no sympathy
   They’re born to die over lies they believe

(Chorus)
Armageddon, a prophecy of doom
   They believe it true in Jerusalem
After angels take good souls to heaven
   Jesus has a plan for Armageddon
   Defeating evil at Armageddon
  
American leaders don’t understand
   Arabs and their Middle East nuclear plans
Russians in Iran are seeking revenge
   Stirring up trouble for God to defend

(Repeat Chorus)

China and France demonstrate common hate 
   Millions of rats will be feeding on waste
The Mount of Olives will touch Holy Feet
   God’s wrath will make Satan scream in defeat

(Repeat Chorus) 
  

(Song 2)----------------------------------------

+ A Secret Place
Written by Tennessee Elijah


Look at this world of trouble an’ strife
   Problems perplex us all of our life
We learn how to pray when things get bad
   Jesus gives us hope when we feel sad

Nations have seen death and destruction
   Storm clouds darken sunshine when war comes
Sorrow brings tears falling down our face
   That’s why we pray in a secret place

(Chorus)
We go to pray in a secret place
   A secret place alone with Jesus
God honors prayer in a secret place
   Humbly we bow in a secret place

Hypocrites crave public attention
   Always speaking vain repetitions
We never pray where we can be seen
   In synagogues or corners of streets

We pray behind closed doors in closets
   Talking to God like Jesus taught us
He knows many things we have need of
   God rewards obedience with love

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 3)----------------------------------------
+ Better Things To Do
Written by Tennessee Elijah

Guzzle booze ‘till you fall off bar stools
   Get drunk and look for a fight
Use drugs at parties like other fools
   Lose your mind and dance all night     

(Chorus)
Children are getting education
   Grownups are the books they read
Learning to forget or remember
   Everything they hear and see
Live like the devil if you want to
Christians have better things to do
   Better things to do

Scream at neighbors to show them your hate
   Act like you’re mean or insane
Tell a lie when you cheat on your mate
   Laugh when you ruin your good name

(Repeat Chorus)

Trash your mind with Hollywood movies
   Poke your skin with them needles
Eat fruit like a pig from Satan’s trees
   Take pride in being evil

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 4)----------------------------------------
+ Black War Clouds
Written by Tennessee Elijah

America’s a sacred place from sea to shining sea
   One nation under God where people live in liberty
The history we all share is one that keeps us feeling proud
   With courage we’ll defend ourselves from evil black war clouds

(Chorus)
Enemies be warned before you harm this land we love
   Brave men and women defend us with help from above
See a mighty eagle soar, hear thunder roaring loud
   The spirit of America’s greater than... black war clouds

Threats made against our way of life will never be condoned
   Aggression will be stopped before peace is taken from our homes
Let the sweet bells of freedom ring to drown out angry mobs
   Heaven’s sunshine overcomes the darkness of...black war clouds

(Repeat Chorus)

Children taught to hate neighbors have learned to be unkind
   Parents and world leaders have failed to put love in their minds
Trouble-makers who destroy peace are fighting a lost cause
   American stars and stripes will last longer than...black war clouds

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 5)----------------------------------------
+ Bonnie
Written by Tennessee Elijah

Bonnie was a young girl, pretty and gentle
   She thought virginity had no virtue
To her it made good sense, losing innocence
   I think Jack Daniels told her what to do

When I first knew Bonnie, she was still guiltless
   We were making love without any shame
Eager to take chances, she craved romancing
   Until her sweet pleasure turned into pain

(Chorus)
Bonnie, Bonnie, you knew I’d be leaving
   Playing guitar in a honky tonk band
Bonnie, Bonnie, you cried when I told you
   Getting married was never my plan

Bonnie took a potion, some say abortion
   A baby was found in dry river mud
The judge showed no mercy, thinking her crazy
   Prison was a high price to pay for love

Bonnie became wiser, older and nicer
   Dying easy like a baby in sleep
Friends said she was smiling instead of crying
   She prayed to Jesus for her soul to keep

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 6)----------------------------------------
+ Born Again Sinners 
Written by Tennessee Elijah

                   Breaking the rules is something all of us have done                 
Rebellious souls are very hard to tame
The book about Jesus is meant for everyone
   But seldom do we care enough to change

Emotions get fragile when cheaters make us grieve
   Jealousy breaks hearts, making lovers fight
This world has been overcome by liars and thieves
   Bad sex, drugs and tobacco destroys lives

(Chorus)
Thank God, we all don’t end up in prison
Thank God, there are churches made for winners
Thank God, losers can all be forgiven
   Born again sinners
Saved-by-grace-trouble-makers
   Born again sinners

This journey through life is a dirty gravel road
   The mud under our feet ain’t worth a dime
Tell neighbors you know there’s a better way to go
   A guilty conscience can be left behind

Glorious dreams of heaven will come true some day
   Contentment comes when we repent of sin
Jesus will wash evil from your heart if you pray
   The gateway to heaven is found in Him

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 7)----------------------------------------
+ Christmas Day
Written by Tennessee Elijah

Long ago, sweet virgin Mary, gave birth to the Son of God
One dark night, a stable was brightly shining
   There came a baby sent from above
Jesus was laid down in a manger filled with hay
   Sing praises to Christ on Christmas day

In that time, wise men from the east, followed a star to Jerusalem
One bright star, led the wise men to Bethlehem
   They went to worship the newborn King
Gold, frankincense, and myrrh were the treasures they gave
   Sing praises to Christ on Christmas day

King Herod, troubled by the news, wanted to destroy the child
Priests and scribes, told Herod where He would be born
   Wise men were asked to confirm His birth
But a dream from God sent them home a different way
   Sing praises to Christ on Christmas day

An angel told Joseph to flee to Egypt ‘til Herod died
In a dream, the angel brought word to Joseph
   Saying it was safe to go back home
They went through Galilee to Nazareth to stay
   Sing praises to Christ on Christmas day

On this day, we remember Him, the Nazarene known as Christ
One dark night, a stable was brightly shining
   There came a baby sent from above
Jesus was laid down in a manger filled with hay
   Sing praises to Christ on Christmas day

(Song 8)----------------------------------------
+ Circle Of Lights
Written by Tennessee Elijah

When heavenly winds blow across nations
   People get scattered like leaves on the ground
When floods come in life to separate us
   We find higher ground so we won’t be drowned

We are fathers, mothers, sons and daughters
   Many storms in life made us feel alone
Like ships lost at sea in troubled waters
   A bright circle of lights guided us home

(Chorus)
Jesus, we were broken in small pieces
   You brought us back together, and healed us
Jesus, we were lost in lonely, dark nights
    We’re going home through a circle of lights

Tennessee churches had a revival
   News from Nashville set the world on fire
Sinners will be found reading the Bible
   When Jesus comes to take us up higher

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 9)----------------------------------------
+ Decatur Melissa
Written by Tennessee Elijah

She came from Alabama, leavin’ home far away
   Gentlemen in Tennessee... smiled to see her face
She found a job on Music Row... to help pay the rent
   Customers told ev’ryone, she was heaven sent

(Chorus)
Decatur Melissa played banjo on her knees
   She came from Alabama for to find a man to please
Then one day a cowboy had... rodeo on his mind
   He said Montana horses... sure are fun to ride
Melissa made him copies... of Jesus songs he wrote
   He winked his eye to flirt... she thought it was a joke

 
(Repeat Chorus)

Bellevue McDonald’s... is the place they met by chance
   From there they went to Kroger’s... to find new romance
Hot coffee kept them talkin’... they were more  than good friends
   Companionship is easy... when it never ends

(Repeat Chorus)

Changes came since those days... back in nineteen-eighty-eight
   Two lovers got married, believin’ it was fate
Memories from yesterday... fade away too fast
   Children are the reason... true love will always last

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 10)----------------------------------------
+ Dividing Line
Written by Tennessee Elijah

Together we share life on this earth
   Two kinds of people are we
Enemies and friends in the same garden
   Growing like flowers or weeds

We live in an age of transition
   Yesterday is tomorrow
People are choosing to take sides
   Sweet happiness and sorrow

(Chorus)
Separation in every nation
   We’re reaching the end of time
Separation in every nation
   God sent a dividing line
   ...A holy dividing line

Truth and deception are divided
   Love and hate are the reason
We choose which side of the line we stand
   Either with God or Satan

Hypocrites have no fence to straddle
   Compromises can’t be made
We’re all on one side or the other
   We choose life or choose the grave

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 11)----------------------------------------
+ Don’t Be Afraid To Cry
Written by Tennessee Elijah

Mountains can crumble...cities can wash away
   Ev’rything we own...can be gone in one day
When we have nothing...but dreams to keep us alive
   Don’t be afraid to cry

(Chorus)
Don’t be afraid to cry
   It’s okay to show emotion
Whenever life brings a tear to your eye
   Don’t be afraid to cry

Hearts can be broken...in thousands of pieces
   Pain and sorrow comes...then we pray to Jesus
For every soul born...we know another will die
   Don’t be afraid to cry

(Repeat Chorus)

Storms filled with thunder...will fade away in time
   Ev’rything will change...when rainbows start to shine
Until our darkness...is overcome by the light
   Don’t be afraid to cry

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 12)----------------------------------------
+ Elijah
Written by Tennessee Elijah

A child was born in a winter storm
   Starting life with two strangers
God put a strong soul in that baby
   To keep him out of danger

Over time he grew to be a man
   Moving toward destiny     
Finding himself in many places
   Leading him to Tennessee

(Chorus)
He sang his words at the Wagon Wheel
   Telling of visions he saw
They knew him as James on Music Row
   The man they call... Elijah
   Tennessee Elijah

His musical messages were strange
   They thought his style was all wrong
Demons from hell were sent to stop him
   Before he wrote a hit song

Prophets are too crazy for Nashville
   Words from God are not believed
So he put Truth on the Internet
   Where people can get it free

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 13)----------------------------------------
+ Father, Son & Holy Spirit
Written by Tennessee Elijah

On the first day of our born again life
   Darkness is overcome by holy light
Through faith we are given new eyes to see
   Strength to overcome evil sets us free
  
The wisdom of truth taught us to stay strong
   Love in our hearts keeps us from doing wrong
Death of the flesh puts new life in old souls
   Angels are singing everywhere we go

(Chorus)
Father God, let our minds stay on thee
   Son of God, fill us with purity
Holy Spirit, keep each soul from sin
   Make us all One on earth and heaven
The life you give we will receive it
   Sweet Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
We bow on our knees to worship thee
   Sweet Father, Son, and Holy Spirit

We pray from our hearts, morning, noon, and night
   Good words and deeds are making all things right
Jesus died to save everyone from sin
   When we repent, we learn to be like Him

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 14)----------------------------------------
+ Forbidden Fruit
Written by Tennessee Elijah

Earth once had a garden of Eden
   Where fruit bearing seed could be eaten
God gave Eve to Adam as a wife
   He gave them food from a tree of life

Love brought them joy in beautiful ways
   Contentment was found in perfect days
God told them not to eat from one tree
   Poison from the fruit brought agony

(Chorus)
That was the start of trouble an’ strife
   Sin brought weeds and disease into life
We’ve got heartache, pain and death to boot
   Ever since they ate forbidden fruit

Sorrow was the price of temptation
   Adam and Eve wanted some wisdom
An angry God closed the garden gate
   Blaming the serpent for their mistake

People now struggle to stay alive
   Far from the tree where innocence died
God have pity on the human race
   Please take us out of this evil place

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 15)----------------------------------------
+ Freedom To Be Free
Written by Tennessee Elijah

We live in an age of transition
   Earthquakes and wars are signs of the times
We’re living in freedom or bondage
   We have dividing lines in our minds

Prophecy written in the Bible
   You can read it in ev’ry nation
Holy words explain good and evil
   We are the final generation  

(Chorus)
Stand up for peace an’ prosperity
   Fight against evil an’ tyranny
Stand up for justice an’ liberty
   People need freedom to be free

God made America for Christians
   He gave power we need to survive
Thanks to Him enemies never win
   Miracles are keeping us alive

Bush haters despise true religion
   They think faith in Jesus is crazy
They worship sex, drugs, fame, and money
   They defend death for unborn babies

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 16)----------------------------------------
+ Generation of Trouble
Written by Tennessee Elijah

We’re a generation of trouble 
   This planet is one big mess     
Sorrow can be found all around us   
   Bad news makes it hard to rest          

We’re a generation of trouble     
   Sunshine continues to fade
War and darkness fill our days with hate
   Children say they are afraid                   

It’s getting easy to be crazy
   Enemies kill and destroy
We pray that Jesus is soon to come
   This world is in need of love

We’re a generation of trouble
   Days are marred by tragedy
Water, wind, and fire cause worry
   People feel the misery

We’re a generation of trouble     
   This planet is one big mess         
Sorrow can be found all around us   
   Bad news makes it hard to rest

(Song 17)----------------------------------------
+ God Bless Sam
Written by Tennessee Elijah

Bad man Sam travels most of the time
   Riding freight trains to leave things behind
Smokes used cigars he finds on the ground
   Eats scrap food from wherever it’s found
Wears cheap clothes out of style like most bums
   People lock doors when they see him come... God Bless Sam

Restless souls wander a winding road
   Searching for truth seldom to be told
Unanswered questions sadden each face
   When dreams slip away without a trace
Hope has been lost somewhere in the pain
   Life disappointments are given blame... God Bless Sam

One day an old friend walked up to Sam
   Respecting custom, reached to shake hands
They found a late night café nearby
   Bought some coffee an’ strawberry pie
Talk of weather led to politics
   War against terror and lunatics... God Bless Sam

Crime, wine, and women made us insane
   They said to each other in their shame
Remembered Bibles read in prison
   Where they learned there’s no hell in heaven
Just for fun, they’d repented of sin
   Begging Jesus to be born again... God Bless Sam

(Song 18)----------------------------------------
+ God Is Found In Gold?
Written by Tennessee Elijah

Civilizations from the beginning of time
   Studied stars in heaven when looking for a sign
Believing high powers make a difference below
   They knew the seasons when planted seeds start to grow

Men bowed down to animals when thinking it wise
   Statues made of marble were pleasing to some eyes   
Superstition explained many stories they told 
   But who are they who tell us God is found in gold?

(Chorus)
Thousands of books are written about religion
   Idolizing manmade gods is a tradition
Every scholar has read about prophets of old
   But who are they who tell us God is found in gold?

Many kings on thrones have riches people envy
   In lands where poor children are begging for pennies
Treasures come to anyone with faith to believe
   But only one God breaks the curse of poverty

Earthly wealth is meaningless in heaven above
   Where souls are diamonds shining in a sea of love
Foundations of mansions are made of precious stones
   Streets of pure gold are found in that eternal home
 
(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 19)----------------------------------------

+ Harrison Jones
Written by Tennessee Elijah

Harrison Jones was a billionaire
   Handsome, charming and debonair
Lonely women tried to seduce him
   Greedy men in court tried to sue him

(Chorus)
People would never leave him alone
   Billionaire banker, Harrison Jones

Things got so bad, he couldn’t leave home
   Day after day they called on the phone
Charities were needing more money
   Kids were starving from a tsunami

(Repeat Chorus)

Bullet-proof doors kept his mansion safe
   Behind high walls that kept thieves away
He started feeling bored and lonely
   Older age was making him homely

(Repeat Chorus)

Then one day without any warning
   Harrison woke up from his own snoring
A bad nightmare made him realize
   Bed’s a place where rich people can die

(Repeat Chorus)

Repenting of greed made him feel wise
   Helping neighbors gave him peace inside
Serving others instead of himself
   Made life better for this man of wealth

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 20)----------------------------------------
+ Her Flirting Face
Written by Tennessee Elijah

Lust came one night to steal my sweetheart
   Bad girls make sudden changes
My pride was shattered without warning
   In spite of my persuasions

We were nibbling fries at Burger King
   It was our favorite place
I saw her look up when he came in
   I could see... her flirting face

(Chorus)
She watched him stand in line to order
   I could see... her flirting face
When he took his food to the table
   I could see... her flirting face
   I could see... her flirting face    

Maybe fate or boredom should be blamed
   Maybe she thinks I’m not cool
From the moment he came through the door
   She treated me like a fool

Seductive glances drew attention
   She didn’t care what God thought
They were gone in the wink of an eye
   No goodbye is all I got

(Repeat Chorus)

(Song 21)----------------------------------------
+ Jesus Songs
Written by Tennessee Elijah

He never had a mansion or a big limousine
   Never wore anything better than faded blue jeans
He never had credit cards to pay his bills on time
   But millions of fans cried the day he died
   Everyone remembers his... Jesus songs

He was a country music singer worth less than dirt
   Mothers protected daughters every time he would flirt
Truth was his desire but he couldn’t stop the sin
   He lost religion each time they kissed him
   Everyone remembers his... Jesus songs

(Chorus)
God knows the devil made him do it
   Women in heaven can’t forget it
He was saved from hell because of Jesus songs
   Everyone remembers his... Jesus songs

He sang songs in churches and bars on his way to fame
   Singing for saints and sinners never made him ashamed
He was a hypocrite who didn’t know wrong from right
   Tears flowed from sad eyes under the spotlight
   Everyone remembers his... Jesus songs

Many times jealousy turned lovers into liars
   Explaining himself with music made him feel tired
He was a poet who welcomed death like an old friend
   Music from the soul made him a legend
   Everyone remembers his... Jesus songs

(Repeat Chorus)