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one man took a stand,
the only ammo was the hammer in his hand.
and the nails on the door, it was the nails on his Lord
that remind him that God had never failed him before.
he heard creation groan and took a megaphone
so he could make it known: saved by grace alone.
the royal priesthood for all, no collar but you're called
to preach the good news. it's not us but He chooses.
to life say good morning and to death say deuces.
it makes me wanna type away praise lyrics
cuz the Spirit has me feelin' some type of way.
I'm worshipping you. the harvest is plentiful, the workers are few.
it's urgent that the word is being heard
so I'm determined when I'm serving.
that's my sermon, it's most certainly true.

(PRAISE HIM)
WE ARE THE PRIESTHOOD OF BELIEVERS
WE ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST

one man used his voice like a lightning rod.
a call to action, he was asking folks to turn to God
and repave ye the way that Jesus trod.
we have a voice, too: all we say and all we do.
tell the old story, we can make it new.
take it to the world, y’all, not just in the pew.
you will never change the world if you’re silent.
you don’t have to be a saint or self-reliant---
imagine a life of love, then try it.

WE ARE THE PRIESTHOOD...

how many saints does it take
to break the chains and make a change?
how much pain does it take
to shake up and wake up complacent brains?
Jesus, drain the ice from our veins,
Jesus, please, let your grace fall like rain.
Jesus take the reins and reign in the mountains and the plains.
in your Holy name we pray, that we would never be the same.

WE ARE THE PRIESTHOOD...

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from HERE I STAND: a Lutheran mixtape, released April 29, 2017
Written, performed, and produced by Andy Pokel, with:
AGAPE*, vocals
Elise Pokel, vocals

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Andy and Elise Pokel Minneapolis, Minnesota

Elise Pokel is a pastor, and Andy Pokel is a church musician. They share a joyful, musical, slightly chaotic home in Minneapolis, MN with their two sons. They have more music available under the name "Foundry Hymnal" on all streaming services.

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