Comments on: Lyrics for “We’ve Got To Get America Back to God” http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/ Criticism and commentary on southern gospel music Tue, 22 May 2012 20:10:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3 By: melissa Custer http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1532562 melissa Custer Thu, 26 Apr 2012 21:13:03 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1532562 Love the song can u email me the lyrics please so I can sung it at my Dutch on July 1 Love the song can u email me the lyrics please so I can sung it at my Dutch on July 1

]]> By: Shsusi http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1507533 Shsusi Sat, 07 Jan 2012 19:54:15 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1507533 Nice thought out answer Jaigner. It is true, we are free and our freedom is one of our greatest privledges as Americans. Some times in our zeal for God we forget the sad stories from history that so clearly show the results of legislated religion Nice thought out answer Jaigner. It is true, we are free and our freedom is one of our greatest privledges as Americans. Some times in our zeal for God we forget the sad stories from history that so clearly show the results of legislated religion

]]> By: Christie http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1473778 Christie Sat, 13 Aug 2011 17:17:09 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1473778 Well I disagree with your comment Jaigner, this song should be a wake up call. In fact many of the founding Fathers were christians, and while they promoted freedom OF religion they did not promote freedom FROM religion which is what our country wants to have today. And yes there is a difference. Also Prayer has been banned, we can't pray in schools, at football games, and if you will recall they took the 10 commandments out of a courthouse not that long ago. Similarly God did give us rule of the earth which is what made satan mad in the beginning. He was punished for tempting Adam and Eve and made to roam to and fro, he's not ruller of the earth. While many have claimed to done bad things in the name of the Lord, that why we need to be even more careful who we place our trust in and turn back to God because if we will ask He will show us what things to go after. I also think we are paying for some of those mistakes in history with the economic hardships we have had over the years. I think right now we are being warned that if we do not rise up and take our country back for God he is going to shake the dust of his feet and let us feel devestation and distruction. Just as He has done with the Isrealites over the years. I for one hope the Silence does get Broken and that we will take this world for Jesus so He can come back sooner. Well I disagree with your comment Jaigner, this song should be a wake up call. In fact many of the founding Fathers were christians, and while they promoted freedom OF religion they did not promote freedom FROM religion which is what our country wants to have today. And yes there is a difference. Also Prayer has been banned, we can’t pray in schools, at football games, and if you will recall they took the 10 commandments out of a courthouse not that long ago. Similarly God did give us rule of the earth which is what made satan mad in the beginning. He was punished for tempting Adam and Eve and made to roam to and fro, he’s not ruller of the earth. While many have claimed to done bad things in the name of the Lord, that why we need to be even more careful who we place our trust in and turn back to God because if we will ask He will show us what things to go after. I also think we are paying for some of those mistakes in history with the economic hardships we have had over the years. I think right now we are being warned that if we do not rise up and take our country back for God he is going to shake the dust of his feet and let us feel devestation and distruction. Just as He has done with the Isrealites over the years. I for one hope the Silence does get Broken and that we will take this world for Jesus so He can come back sooner.

]]> By: Ode http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1465196 Ode Tue, 05 Jul 2011 16:34:40 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1465196 Judging by the blatant lies, ignorance of the Laws and Scriptures, meansripitedness and generally bitchy,whiny, religious-sounding but Godhating content of the lyrics - probably The Satan ;) Judging by the blatant lies, ignorance of the Laws and Scriptures, meansripitedness and generally bitchy,whiny, religious-sounding but Godhating content of the lyrics - probably The Satan ;)

]]> By: Lindsey Graham http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1465183 Lindsey Graham Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:52:04 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1465183 Does anyone know who administers the copyright for this song? Does anyone know who administers the copyright for this song?

]]> By: Matt http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1459117 Matt Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:22:17 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1459117 ^ Look Pal, this is not just something to be wishy washy about. People are dieing out there, and many are going to hell. Sin is against God, and you can't serve God and the devil. Why do you think the Bible says: Revelation 3:16 So then, because thou art luke-warm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit thee out of my mouth That seems pretty serous to me. THE truth is, the pilgrims came over from England to WORSHIP God freely. DO you not call that Christian? We need a revival. ^
Look Pal, this is not just something to be wishy washy about. People are dieing out there, and many are going to hell. Sin is against God, and you can’t serve God and the devil.
Why do you think the Bible says:
Revelation 3:16
So then, because thou art luke-warm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit thee out of my mouth

That seems pretty serous to me.
THE truth is, the pilgrims came over from England to WORSHIP God freely. DO you not call that Christian?

We need a revival.

]]> By: jaigner http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1119179 jaigner Mon, 12 Apr 2010 15:41:22 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1119179 This song is horrific, I think. It is so far from the gospel that there's nothing actually Christian about it. It's pure nationalistic fervor and griping about the fact that Christianity is no longer the civil religion in our country. Guess what. This was never a "Christian" nation. Oh, people tried to say it was, but there was never a time when we looked like Christ. In fact, we've done horrible, ungodly things in His name. It's time we break away from that cycle of abuse and choose God's Kingdom over this earthly kingdom. It may be one of the more successful earthly kingdoms, but the Bible is clear that all of those are in Satan's domain. How silly is it to say prayer has been banned. Prayer can never be banned and taken away. It is not our job to "rule the world with a staff and rod." That will come later on the renewed earth when Christ sets up His reign. Now, we do need to fight Satan, but we don't do that by exercising political power. We do that by living and loving like Jesus. That's how Christs Kingdom can come on earth. The U.S. will pass away. We serve a higher throne. Instead of whining and complaining about how we're uncomfortable with our society, we need to do things to change it. We need to love other people - really love them as Jesus did instead of condemning them. We need to stop trying to legislate Biblical principles because that is not a way to effect actual, visible change in people. If we do these things, then we would see a real change. This song is horrific, I think. It is so far from the gospel that there’s nothing actually Christian about it. It’s pure nationalistic fervor and griping about the fact that Christianity is no longer the civil religion in our country.

Guess what. This was never a “Christian” nation. Oh, people tried to say it was, but there was never a time when we looked like Christ. In fact, we’ve done horrible, ungodly things in His name. It’s time we break away from that cycle of abuse and choose God’s Kingdom over this earthly kingdom. It may be one of the more successful earthly kingdoms, but the Bible is clear that all of those are in Satan’s domain.

How silly is it to say prayer has been banned. Prayer can never be banned and taken away. It is not our job to “rule the world with a staff and rod.” That will come later on the renewed earth when Christ sets up His reign. Now, we do need to fight Satan, but we don’t do that by exercising political power. We do that by living and loving like Jesus. That’s how Christs Kingdom can come on earth. The U.S. will pass away. We serve a higher throne.

Instead of whining and complaining about how we’re uncomfortable with our society, we need to do things to change it. We need to love other people - really love them as Jesus did instead of condemning them. We need to stop trying to legislate Biblical principles because that is not a way to effect actual, visible change in people. If we do these things, then we would see a real change.

]]> By: Matt http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1084767 Matt Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:01:54 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-1084767 Does anyone have the sheet music to this song? If so email me at matthewa.lorimer@gmail.com Does anyone have the sheet music to this song? If so email me at matthewa.lorimer@gmail.com

]]> By: Tyler http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-67170 Tyler Tue, 24 Jul 2007 02:06:04 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-67170 I'm having trouble wondering how someone wouldn't like an SG song "preached," but yet they'll listen to the multiply-recorded "Cry For The Children," or "Will Jimmy Make It Home," and not get convicted... I’m having trouble wondering how someone wouldn’t like an SG song “preached,” but yet they’ll listen to the multiply-recorded “Cry For The Children,” or “Will Jimmy Make It Home,” and not get convicted…

]]> By: QN http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-67065 QN Mon, 23 Jul 2007 23:00:39 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-67065 Monica, the GVB does a good job with "Let Freedom Ring" But, have you heard the Cathedrals do it? They recorded it in 1982 on the LP "Something Special". NOBODY can sing anything like Glenn did! Other memorable songs from that LP are "Step Into The Water"-the origional cut. "Then Came The Morning"-again, Glenn is the master of all lead singers "Mexico"-different, but still good. Kirk does it effortlessly. Great LP, peroid! As the name says, it's special Monica, the GVB does a good job with “Let Freedom Ring”
But, have you heard the Cathedrals do it? They recorded it in 1982 on the LP “Something Special”. NOBODY can sing anything like Glenn did!
Other memorable songs from that LP are
“Step Into The Water”-the origional cut.
“Then Came The Morning”-again, Glenn is the master of all lead singers
“Mexico”-different, but still good. Kirk does it effortlessly.
Great LP, peroid! As the name says, it’s special

]]> By: Grigs http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-66184 Grigs Sun, 22 Jul 2007 12:47:35 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-66184 "We've Got To Get America Back To God" is a song. "We Want America Back" is a sermon with a chorus tacked onto it. That's the difference. “We’ve Got To Get America Back To God” is a song.

“We Want America Back” is a sermon with a chorus tacked onto it.

That’s the difference.

]]> By: Jonathan http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-65369 Jonathan Sat, 21 Jul 2007 00:49:35 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-65369 Trent: I have never sayed I hated We Want America Back, in fact, I like that song. Joe: I always have a hard time understanding the words of the soprano they had at the time of this song. I think it was Kelly Benton?? She has a good voice, but her diction is horrible. Trent: I have never sayed I hated We Want America Back, in fact, I like that song.
Joe: I always have a hard time understanding the words of the soprano they had at the time of this song. I think it was Kelly Benton?? She has a good voice, but her diction is horrible.

]]> By: Trent http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-65263 Trent Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:24:20 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-65263 Are you the same people who shared that you hated "We Want America Back" a few months ago? What is the difference in "We've Got To Get America Back To God" and "We Want America Back"? Are you the same people who shared that you hated “We Want America Back” a few months ago? What is the difference in “We’ve Got To Get America Back To God” and “We Want America Back”?

]]> By: Monica http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-65136 Monica Fri, 20 Jul 2007 19:05:31 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-65136 Great song from the past. Is one of the greatest calls to the Christian for this nation. . .that is in addition to GVB's "Let Freedom Ring". . . .chills on my arms!!! Great song from the past. Is one of the greatest calls to the Christian for this nation. . .that is in addition to GVB’s “Let Freedom Ring”. . . .chills on my arms!!!

]]> By: Joe http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-65049 Joe Fri, 20 Jul 2007 15:41:48 +0000 http://averyfineline.com/2007/07/19/lyrics-for-weve-got-to-get-america-back-to-god/#comment-65049 Thanks, Jonathan! Now that you've gotten me started, I think I can make a few amendments to your bridge: <em>We'll take this world for Jesus If we will go hand in hand.</em> Otherwise, that was it on the nose! Thanks, Jonathan! Now that you’ve gotten me started, I think I can make a few amendments to your bridge:

We’ll take this world for Jesus
If we will go hand in hand.

Otherwise, that was it on the nose!

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