The Lord is Kind

7 Jul 2021 · 4 min

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The piece is a lyrical monologue performed by a single speaker who recounts being unexpectedly arrested after a search of his belongings reveals stolen goods, which he claims he did not possess. He describes the courtroom scene, his pleas of innocence, and the feeling of being framed, while repeatedly invoking the refrain that “The Lord is just and the Lord is kind.” The narrative culminates with the speaker being released, experiencing a moment of lightheadedness, and waking up safe at home, reaffirming his trust in divine justice. The repeated chorus underscores themes of faith, redemption, and the belief that punishment only follows true crime, despite the speaker’s claim of innocence.

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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 him 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. Singing: 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. Oh, the Lord is kind and the Lord I trust. Until the day I go back to the dust. Oh, the Lord is kind and the Lord I trust.