The Tongue

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We had the pleasure of having Judy Rogers in Septmeber.  One of her songs from the CD Guard Your Heart is called "The Tongue."  In light of our mini-sermon series from Prov. 18:20-21, "Christian Commnunity and Communcation," I thought I would post the lyrics.

He said that you said that I said that he was a liar
But what he said that you said that I said, it just isn’t so!
Can’t you see – that the tongue can destroy like a fire
When we whisper and spread around gossip wherever we go?

Oh, the tongue – it can cut like a knife!
Oh, the tongue can ruin an innocent life
Stop!  Think about, think about the way that you say the things that you say
Oh, the tongue can encourage a friend
Or the tongue can cause a friendship to end
What will you say today?
What will you say today? – with your tongue

A forest can burn to the ground when a fire is started
It begins with a very small spark, then grows to a flame
Oh, the tongue be just like a fire, unguarded
It has power to bring about or cause trouble and pain

Oh, the tongue – it can cut like a knife!
Oh, the tongue can ruin an innocent life
Stop!  Think about, think about the way that you say the things that you say
Oh, the tongue can encourage a friend
Or the tongue can cause a friendship to end
What will you say today?
What will you say today? – with your tongue
© 1989 Judy Rogers