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Wisdom

from Life by Lightnin' Charlie

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Written for our two sons when they were just little-bitty guys, "Wisdom" sat in the can for almost twenty years, before covid and the shutdown forced me inside to finally finish it! Most of the lyrics are taken directly from the Wisdom Books of the Bible--Proverbs and Ecclesiastes--and are my hope and prayer for our children. All of our children.

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My son this world is wicked – life is so unfair
The thing that I want most for you – to save you from the snare
If only one gift I could give you – to serve you your whole life
Protect you and preserve you – and see you through all strife
Dear Lord let it be – the gift of wisdom . . . woh wisdom

Wisdom findeth wisdom – understanding finds but few
His Word delivers wisdom – like the clouds drop down their dew
Can a man lay down in a fire – and his clothes not be burned?
Don't lend your ear to the liar – learn the lessons I have learned
Please don't turn away – from a father's wisdom . . . woh wisdom

All you can desire cannot be compared to her
She’s more precious and priceless than rubies
Frankincense and myrrh
So don't inherit the wind – inherit wisdom . . . woh wisdom

Always walk in the way – the way is wisdom...wisdom

Because your father loves you – and you're the apple of his eye
I pray, my son, you'll seek her – like an eagle seeks the sky
Happy is he who finds her – for all his paths are peace
Flee from fools who'll make you blinder – won't you do this son for me
Write these words on your heart – her name is wisdom . . . woh wisdom

Your father loves you, and he's so proud of you
Woh wisdom, Mmm wisdom

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from Life, released April 20, 2024

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Lightnin' Charlie Johnson City, Tennessee

American Roots Musician, Recording Artist, Songwriter, Entertainer, and Author. IBC Award Winner, voted Favorite Musician, and Favorite Artist in the Mountain South, Lightnin' Charlie is equally at home in the blues, rock 'n' roll, country, folk, and gospel. A cheerful earful to legions of fans known as Lightnin' Bugs, LC calls his amazing amalgam of tunes "Good Music For Good People". ... more

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