The Lord is Kind

7 Jul 2021 · 4 min

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The piece is a lyrical monologue performed by a single narrator who recounts being suddenly accused of theft, having his belongings searched, and being found with stolen goods allegedly discovered by a canine. He describes being taken to town, standing before a judge, pleading his innocence yet lacking proof, and feeling certain of a harsh sentence. Despite his conviction that he is framed, the narrator repeatedly invokes a refrain that "The Lord is just and the Lord is kind," asserting that divine justice will prevail. In a dramatic turn, the guards are ordered to set him free; he collapses, awakens safely in his own bed, and reflects that everything the Lord does is right, trusting in divine protection until his eventual return to dust. The narrative weaves themes of injustice, desperation, faith, and redemption, using a repetitive chorus to emphasize reliance on divine justice.

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Hands on the hood, don't pull any tricks for your own good. I stood there in disbelief while he opened my bags, was going through my things. The Lord is just and the Lord is kind. There ain't no punishment without a crime. I don't know what I did to deserve this bust. But the Lord is kind and the Lord is just. I felt a chill going down my spine. He found the stolen goods with his canine. Caught red-handed, I was out of luck. I was sure they're gonna lock me up. Brought to town to stand before the judge. Pleaded my case the best I could. I didn't do it, but I couldn't prove a thing. In my possession they found Everything. The Lord is just and the Lord is kind. There ain't no punishment without a crime. I don't know what I did to deserve this bust. But the Lord is kind and the Lord is just. I've been framed, I know it looks bad, but I'm not to blame. I must have overwhelmed them with my speech. He told the guards to set me free. I got lightheaded and I fell to the ground. Woke up in my bed, safe and sound. The Lord is just and the Lord is kind. Everything he does is right on the line. Until the day I go back to the dust. For the Lord is kind and the Lord I trust. Until the day I go back to the dust. For the Lord is kind and the Lord I trust.