Tribute to Jim Elliot... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Elliot 'He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose.'

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This song is dedicated to Jim Elliot, his team of missionaries, and all of the modern day martyrs of the faith. For more information on Jim Elliot, follow the link below:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Elliot


Lyrics: Jonathan Wilson
Musics: Jonathan Wilson, Matt 'Doc' Miller

The recording you hear is a live room mic'd cut - in my church (www.riverbendchurch.org). The lead guitar didn't really cut through the mix in the mic'd room, so Tom and I overdubbed the lead guitar portions. We're really pleased with the results of what is basically a "scratch" track.

"Band for a Day" Credits:
Lead Vocals: Matt "Doc" Miller
Rhythm & Lead Guitar, & Backup Vocals: Jonathan Wilson
Lead & Rhythm Guitar: Tom Behnke
Bass: Scott Morrison
Drums: Josh Swicegood

K.I.A. (The Martyr)
Lyrics By Jonathan Wilson
Music By Jonathan Wilson, Matt Miller

Verse 1
They ain’t found a way to shut our mouths
The Holy Spirit – He just speaks out
We made a promise – that where He leads we’ll follow

Verse 2
All the tribesmen – they’ve made their threats
Missionary work is no safe bet
Their anger screams to me at nighttime

Chorus 1
Let’s make them all martyrs (x3)
But God is on their side

Verse 3
Walking tall – we’re on a mission
We say, “Bow to Jesus – get your sins forgiven -
Sin’s price is death and you deserve so much better."

Verse 4
Two days later how things have changed
My buddy's breathing is laboring
Tribesmen stabbed him with their sharpened sticks
He knows that there’s no way he’s going to make it.

Bridge
I’m all alone
My Buddy’s gone

Verse 5
It’s just me - all my friends have died.
I hear the tribesmen coming back for my life
I think I’m going to be a martyr soon.

Chorus (slightly different)
I’m going to be a martyr (x2)
Yeah, I'm going to be a martyr
But God is on my side.

Outro
He's on my side
Even if I die
God is on my side.

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