A searing Southern Rock Ballad

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I originally wrote this song as a warning in Dec 2000. After 9/11, the lyrics had to change.

The Red Horse

Rise O' Church from your slumber
Jesus is calling you today
It's time for you to wake up
And get on your knees and pray
The war trumpets have been sounding
And there's a red horse in the gates
It took peace from the land
Left destruction in it's wake

Chorus
Rise up Yahweh's mighty warriors
Be prepared the red horse is in the gates

Wake up and look around you
The signs are everywhere
Jesus gave them to us
Oh so we would all be aware
That the final days are upon us
And There's a beast at the door
But Jesus said not to worry
Our victory is sure

Repeat Chorus

The rider on the red horse
Has a bloody sword in his hand
To peace from the world
And destruction upon the land
I pray that you've accepted Jesus
And repented of your sins
Because no one knows the hour
When that Red Horse will ride again

Repeat Chorus

Rise o'Church from your slumber
Jesus is calling you today

C.R. Atkinson 2000/2003