Sermon

Let me set the mood, set the situation Imagine that you're sittin' in a congregation Hey, he's talking 'bout Judgment Day Listen real close, hear what he say You better run on for a long time Run on for a long time Run on for a long time But God Almighty's gonna cut you down Gonna tell that long-tongued liar Gonna tell that midnight rider Tell the gambler, the rambler, the back-biter God Almighty's gonna cut him down Great God Almighty, let me tell you my need My head's been wet with the midnight deed I been down on bended knee Talkin' to the man from Galilee My God spoke, spoke so sweet I thought I heard the shufflin' of angels' feet He put one hand on my head Great God Almighty, let me tell you what he said You better run on for a long time Run on for a long time Run on for a long time God Almighty's gonna cut you down Throw the rock, hide your hand Workin' in the dark against his fellow man But sure as God made the day and night What you do in the dark will be brought to light You may run and hide, slip and slide Tryin' to take the mote from your neighbors eye But sure as the Lord may be rich and poor What you reap, my brother, is what you sow You may run on for a long time Run on for a long time You may run on for a long time But God Almighty's gonna cut you down Gonna tell that long-tongued liar Gonna tell that midnight rider Tell the gambler, the rambler, the back-biter God Almighty's gonna cut her down Some people go to church just to signify They try to make a date with their neighbor's wife But let me tell you brother, just as sure as you're born Better leave that woman, better leave her alone One of these days, mark my words You'll think that your brother's gone off to work You'll walk up and knock on the door That's all brother, there ain't no more You better run on for a long time Run on for a long time Run on for a long time God Almighty's gonna cut you down Gonna tell that midnight rider Gonna tell that long-tongued liar Tell the gambler, the rambler, the back-biter God Almighty's gonna cut him down Amen Amen Amen Amen You better run on for a long time Run on for a long time