[Intro – Gritty male baritone, driving soul rhythm] And Saul, yet breathing out Threatenings and slaughter Against the disciples of Yahushua, Went unto the high priest. [Verse 1] And desired of him letters To Damascus to the synagogues, That if he found any of this way, Whether they were men or women, He might bring them bound Unto Jerusalem. [Verse 2 – Intense organ and horns] And as he journeyed, He came near Damascus, And suddenly there shined Round about him A light from heaven. And he fell to the earth, And heard a voice saying unto him, Saul, Saul, Why persecute you Me? [Chorus – Thunderous male gospel choir] Saul, Saul, Why persecute you Me? Saul, Saul, Why persecute you Me? [Verse 3] And he said, Who are You, Master? And Yahushua said, I am Yahushua whom you persecute. It is hard for you To kick against the pricks. [Verse 4 – Raspy male lead, rising intensity] And he trembling and astonished said, Master, what will You have me to do? And Yahushua said unto him, Arise, and go into the city, And it shall be told you What you must do. [Bridge – Hammond organ and deep harmonies] And the men Which journeyed with him Stood speechless, Hearing a voice, But seeing no man. [Verse 5] And Saul arose from the earth, And when his eyes were opened, He saw no man. But they led him by the hand, And brought him into Damascus. And he was three days without sight, And neither did eat nor drink. [Final Chorus – Full Memphis gospel ensemble] Saul, Saul, Why persecute you Me? I am Yahushua Whom you persecute. Arise, and go into the city, And it shall be told you What you must do. [Outro – Deep male voice, completely sung] And he was three days without sight, And neither did eat nor drink.
