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SWISS ARMY KNIFE
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Uptempo. Upbeat. Fully orchestrated.
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Soloist. Songwriter/singer. ASCAP member. A NICE WITNESS FOR CHRIST There is an extensive interview of me done by Scott Crawford, at . Do not let the site name alarm you. It is an "adult-themed music and entertainment" site. It is not a porn site, and you will not get tagged for spam if you go there. Scott is a journalist of integrity, who asked pertinent and penetrating questions, then printed my answers verbatim. Both God and His son received much attention in the interview. REVIEWS: "Fancy keyboard playing is the backdrop for this positive and upbeat collection. Hackley's vocals are reminiscent of Burl Ives." Review by Brent Castillo, The Wichita Eagle, March 5, 2005. "world's wimpiest Christian rocker". Brother Russell Podcast; : INFLUENCES (a very lengthy list, ending with...) "and of course, Richard Hackley." "Yet the songs on the Worst of the Worst can be compelling in their awfulness. Songs like Richard Hackley's rabble-rousing, hackles-raising spiritual God's Backhand ("We're not talking about tennis or Ping-Pong!") "; "Richard Hackley... HUGE musical influence. And a real bad mofo live.";
Song Info
Genre
Pop • Christian Pop
Charts
Peak #277
Peak in subgenre #45
Author
Richard Craig Hackley
Rights
1998 by Richard Craig Hackley
Uploaded
May 27, 2012
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MP3
MP3 2.7 MB • 128 kbps • 2:54
Story behind the song
I was after an analogy to illustrate the completeness of the Bible's content for a believer. My compliments to the Swiss for having produced such a multi-use device. My apologies to the Swiss for taking a few liberties with the actual contents of their device.
Lyrics
(c.) God’s word is like a swiss army knife. With every tool you’ll ever need in life. (v.1) Do you need a compass to steer your ship? Or need some pliers to get a grip? Need a file to smooth a rough edge? Or a screwdriver to tighten a ledge? Do you need something sharp to cut through a lie? Or some tweezers to pick a splinter from your eye? Need some scissors to cut some slack? Or a needle and thread to sew it all back? (chorus) (v.2) There is the new birth, the gift of all time, Incorruptible seed, now that should ease your mind. Then there are the promises God freely made So we can know His will and never be afraid. There's fruit of the spirit and manifestations, And the joy of letting others in on the celebration. There’s new abilities, a purpose to live. And now there is something worthwhile to give. (chorus) (v3.) No matter if the wicked are advancing their cause And doing it safely under legal camaflouge, God always offers a choice in life. We just need the proper tool from God’s swiss army knife. God’s word stands despite the laws of man. And anyone at all can hire on to God’s plan. And with the job comes a full set of tools, And God doesn’t want to see them still wrapped and unused. (chorus)
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