Story Behind The Song
Based on the Bible story where a crowd wants to stone someone caught in adultery. Christ, far from wanting vengence, and willing to show compassion, asks the crowd, if any of you are without sin, cast the first stone. There were no takers.
Song Description
Well thought out, fresh and visual lyric. The song has a cute and nostalgic melody which will engage the listener to the very end.
| Song Length |
2:46 |
Genre |
Country - Religious, Unique - Gospel |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Jovial, Pleasant |
Subject |
Spirituality, Imagination |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Verse 1
So you see the guy from down your street
Come in your church and sit by you.
You've been told he cusses, drinks, and smokes and runs with those who do.
Your righteous, pious pride puffs up and you slide away on the pew.
And the devil whispers in your ear,
"Here's a rock, this stone's for you."
Verse 2
He looks at you, you look at him, he smiles, and you give him a sneer.
You turn your back and speak to the guy you haven't spoken to in years.
And you run to the Pastor and spill the beans and tell him everything you knew.
Then the Pastor pulls out his token rock and whispers low, "This stone's for you."
Chorus
Take this stone if you've not sinned.
But why not pray for him instead?
Where's the love you should bestow?
Search your heart before you throw.
Verse 3
Then I hit the altar and confessed my sin and I felt a little touch and nudge.
It was the guy, he was kneeling next to me and he gave my shirt a tug.
He said, "Please help me, I need the Lord", and I showed him what to do.
I learned my lesson from a rock that day when He told me this stone's for you.