John the Baptist

In the desert he roamed a voice so clear
Preaching truth to the crowds no fear
No fear locusts and honey his daily feast
Clothed in camels hair a wild hearted priest 
Down by the river the people came 
Seeking the waters cleansing their shame
He said repent the kingdoms near
A prophets words sharp like a spear
He faced the kings he faced the scorn
A voice of thunder a prophet reborn
Baptized the lamb the heavens split
Spirit descended this was it
But he spoke too loud and the world took aim
Imprisoned the prophet but they couldn't tame 
A heart so fierce a mission so pure 
Even in chains his faith endured

John John the Baptist bold
With a fire in his soul a story untold
Crying out loud in the wilderness wide
Prepare the way let the truth be your guide

Out in the wild where the river flows
John's got a message the world's gotta know
Dressed in camel hair eating honey and bugs
Preaching the truth about heaven above
Pharisees came with their robes so clean
John called them out like their part of a scheme 
Repent he said turn your hearts to the light
The kingdom is near it's a heavenly fight
He said I'm not worthy to untie his shoes
But he's bringing fire and the spirit too
I'm just the herald I'm clearing the way
For the lamb of God on his glorious day
Herods court tried to silence his tone
Locked him away but the seeds were sown
John stood firn in his holy quest
A prophet of truth who gave his best

He's the voice in the desert crying out loud
Make way for the one bring the glory down 
Baptizing the seekers in the Jordan's stream 
John's paving the road for the ultimate king

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