Lyrics

STOLEN BLESSING (GENESIS, CHAPTER 27)

Father, Father, I have come
I have done just as you wished
The Lord has blessed me in my hunt
I've prepared your favorite dish

Father, I don't understand
How can it be that your younger son
Has taken what was meant for me
With scheming heart and clever tongue?
Father, have pity on your son
I have loved you unselfishly
Is there nothing to be done?
Have you no blessing left for me?

Father, this cannot be true
I have honored and obeyed you
Now, before your soul returns
To the One who made you
Won't you have pity on your son?
I have served you faithfully
Is there nothing to be done?
Have you no blessing left for me?

I am but a simple man
Who travels lightly on the land
Who loves the fullness of the earth
With morning dew to quench my thirst
I draw my sword and raise my hand
To protect us from the barbarian
But who protects my jealous twin?
Shall I kill him or forgive him?

Father, you are not to blame
You are old, your eyes are dim
But can your blessing be un-prayed?
Call it back from Heaven
Father, have pity on your son
I have loved you unconditionally
Is there nothing to be done?
Have you no blessing left for me?

Mike - Lead vocal, acoustic and electric guitars, bass, percussion, organ, sampled strings
Barbara - Backing vocals
Marty Laster - Viola