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God in the Ghetto

As the snow flies, on a cold and gray Chicago mornin' A poor little baby child is born

In the ghetto

But the loving-kindness of Jehovah is from everlasting and to everlasting, upon them that fear him, and his righteousness unto children's children. Psalm 103:17

And his mama cries

My heart is in anguish within me, And the terrors of death have fallen upon me. Psalm 55:4

Cause if there's one thing that she don't need it's another hungry mouth to feed

In the ghetto

So therefore, do not be afraid; I will provide for you and your little ones. Gen 50:21

People, don't you understand the child needs a helping hand

Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Philippians 2:4

Or he'll grow to be an angry young man some day

Be angry and do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger. Ephesians 4:26

Take a look at you and me,

For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. Romans 3:23

Are we too blind to see,

For at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light Ephesians 5:8

Do we simply turn our heads and look the other way?

If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? James 2:15

Well the world turns

Like fish that are taken in an evil net, and like birds that are caught in a snare, so the children of man are snared at an evil time, when it suddenly falls upon them. Ecclesiastes 9:11.

And a hungry little boy with a runny nose plays in the street as the cold wind blows

In the ghetto

Remember also your Creator in the days of your youth, before the evil days come and the years draw near of which you will say, “I have no pleasure in them. Ecclesiastes 12:1

And his hunger burns

Jesus said to them, I am the bread of life: he that comes to me shall never hunger, and he that believes on me shall never thirst at any time. John 6:35

So he starts to roam the streets at night

My son, if sinners entice you, do not consent. If they say, “Come with us, let us lie in wait for blood let us ambush the innocent without reason. Proverbs 1:10-11

And he learns how to steal and he learns how to fight

In the ghetto

There are six things that the Lord hates, seven that are an abomination to him: haughty eyes, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, a heart that devises wicked plans, feet that make haste to run to evil, a false witness who breathes out lies, and one who sows discord among brothers. Proverbs 6:16-19

Then one night in desperation A young man breaks away

Do not let your heart envy sinners, but always be zealous for the fear of the Lord. There is surely a future hope for you, and your hope will not be cut off. Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path: Proverbs 23:17-19

He buys a gun, steals a car, tries to run, but he don't get far

Since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, they will eat the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes. For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm. Proverbs 1:30-33

And his mama cries

As a crowd gathers 'round an angry young man
Face down on the street with a gun in his hand

In the ghetto

These men lie in wait for their own blood; they ambush only themselves! Such are the paths of all who go after ill-gotten gain; it takes away the life of those who get it. Proverbs 1:18-19

As her young man dies,

The youthful vigor that fills his bones will lie with him in the dust. Job 20:11

On a cold and gray Chicago mornin', another little baby child is born

In the ghetto

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

And his mama cries

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30