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Stephen was Rightous Man
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The chorus is two stereo pairs. 3 separate guitar tracks. Theres a 12-string panned right and high-hat panned left to provide more high-end to the 6 string. The pseudo-Kinks ending was a happy accident.
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This is Jeff Kratzman's Christian Page. I have two categories one for Secular and one for Christian songs. I've had a lifelong relationship with Christ and not to explore the spiritual side in music, would be foolish. I hope you enjoy the songs and take the time to follow-up on some of the Bible verses that inspired the songs. I welcome all feedback, but unpleasantness will just be deleted. This isn't a forum for theological debate. If you don't want to listen to Christian Music, try the Jeff Kratzman - Songs link. There's another 50 songs there.
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Rock • Christian Rock
Author
Jeffrey A. Kratzman
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Music and Lyrics Jeffrey A. Kratzman (c) 2008
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August 16, 2010
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MP3 2.9 MB • 128 kbps • 3:10
Story behind the song
Taken almost directly from Acts 6-7 with only the slightest poetic license. This was written for a men's Gospel vocal group. It really needs a heavier baritone than I can pull off. I'm surprised that nobody did this song before me, though a stoning isn't your typical pop-song selection.
Lyrics
1. Stephen was a righteous man Full of the faith, spirit and wisdom (Acts 6:3) He did wonders and miraculous signs (Acts 6:8) But they stirred up the those under the law (Acts 6:12) Stephen looked up and saw He said “I see heaven open up” I see my home and the son of man (Acts 7:56) ‘Jesus’ at God’s right hand % 2 times 2. Stephen was a righteous man He preached the good news, and the church increased Cared for widows and orphans too (Acts 6:1) With abiding faith and a gracious hand 3. They could see his face was the face of angel (Acts 6:15) And he laid down the news, at the feet of the high Priest (Acts 7:2-48) Stiff-necked people, with unholy hearts (Acts 7:51) Was there ever a prophet, you didn’t persecute? (Acts 7:52) 4. Stephen ‘neath a hale of stones “Lord Jesus, receive my Spirit” (Acts 7:7:59) Falling down upon his knees “Lord, Do not hold this sin against them “ (Acts 7:60) 5. They laid their coats at the feet of Saul (Acts 7:58) Who pursued with blood, those of the way A Pharisee that soon would soon see Blinded by the lord, on the road to Damascus (Acts 9:8) Stephen was a righteous % 2 times Stephen was a righteous man
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