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Special thanks to Jarrod Headley of North Park Studios here in Colorado Springs. Jarrod is a wizard (actually he is the Grand Wizard of Northpark) when it comes to sound technician skills, the best by far I've ever seen in action! He is also an accomplished musician who plays drums, acoustic and electric guitar, bass, and midi keyboards. Jarrod also sings harmonies on most of my songs. He has added beautiful musical texture to these songs. I am very grateful for his friendship and help with the production, arrangement, and musicality that I hope you find on my site!
Paul Trapp Singer/Songwriter
Lyrics for 'One Obedient Man'
Isaac was chosen to carry the line that included many kings,
Even the King of kings divine whose name the angels sing, Whose name the angels sing.
One day the Lord called to Abraham, and Abraham said “I’m here”,
Here and willing to do Your will; I am Your servant still. I am your servant still!
Take your son to Moriah, and offer him there by fire.
They left the next day in the early morn, because that was God’s desire. That was God’s desire.
Abraham loved Isaac, and he must have wondered why
God required such sacrifice, that his precious son must die…
Abraham carried the fire and knife and Isaac carried the wood,
The burden grew heavier with every step; he would have turned back if he could. Abraham would have turned back if he could.
“The fire and wood are here,” Isaac said, “but where’s the lamb for the offering?”
Abraham told him “God will provide”, and the two of them kept on walking. The two of them kept on walking.
When they reached the place God had spoken of they built the altar there.
He bound his son so he could not run and he raised the knife in the air. He raised the knife in the air.
Chorus
The angel of the Lord called out as he looked his son in the eyes,
“Abraham!” called the angel, and Abraham said “I'm here”. Abraham said “I'm here.”
“Do not lay a hand on the boy,” and Abraham put down the knife.
“Now that I know that you fear your God, and now I will spare his life. Now I will spare his life.”
“Because you have obeyed me, you’ve proved your faith by test.
Because you’ve not withheld your son the nations will be blessed. The nations will be blessed!”
Chorus
Some 40 generations later God sent his only Son
To atone for the sins of the nations, He was the Holy Anointed One. The Holy Anointed One.
Everything hinged on the faithful life of one obedient man;
Now what are we willing to sacrifice when we cannot understand? When we cannot understand?