[Intro – Tense Acoustic Picking, Snare Brushes] [Bubba – Spoken] Psalm eleven. They told David, "Fly off to the mountains! The whole world's coming apart!" But David knew something. The Lord hadn't left His throne. All right, Darlene. Here we go. [Verse 1 – Bubba] They say, "Run like a bird to the mountain, Find a hollow where nobody knows. There's an arrow drawn back in the shadows, And it's aimed at the good down below." They say, "The stones of the house are all breaking, And the ground won't hold what we've known. When the foundations are falling to pieces, How's a righteous soul gonna go on?" [Pre-Chorus – Darlene] I can hear the fear in the valley, I can feel that cold wind blow. But the shelter that we're trusting Ain't a place on a map below. [Chorus – Both] The Lord is still on His throne! When the rafters shake and the walls come down. He's watching every road we roam; Not a single tear gets lost in the crowd. Let the night roll in, let the hard wind blow, I won't call the darkness home. My refuge is the Lord above; The Lord is still on His throne! [Verse 2 – Bubba] From His holy dwelling He's looking, Nothing hidden from His sight. He can see the hand that brings harm, And the heart that's trying to do right. He examines every soul that is living, Every promise, every secret plan. He don't bless the ones who love violence Just because they hold power in their hands. [Darlene – Response] No, the proud can't fool the Maker, No, the cruel can't hide the stain. [Chorus – Both] The Lord is still on His throne! When the rafters shake and the walls come down. He's watching every road we roam; Not a single tear gets lost in the crowd. Let the night roll in, let the hard wind blow, I won't call the darkness home. My refuge is the Lord above; The Lord is still on His throne! [Instrumental – Boogie Piano and Twang Guitar] [Darlene's Tenor Sax Trades with Hohner Comet Harmonica] [Bridge – Half-Time, Hammond Organ] [Bubba] There's a cup for those who love destruction, A scorching wind, a judgment day. Fire won't be mine to call down; I can trust the Judge to weigh. [Darlene] And the Lord who loves what's righteous Hasn't turned His face away. [Bubba] So I won't bow down to panic— [Darlene] And I won't let hatred lead the way. [Both – Building] When the foundation cracks beneath us, God is worthy all the same! [Final Chorus – Full Band, Gospel Harmonies] The Lord is still on His throne! When the rafters shake and the walls come down. He sees the deeds that no one knows; His justice isn't bought or sold. Let the night roll in, let the hard wind blow, In His shelter I'll stand strong. The upright long to see His face; The Lord is still on His throne! [Outro – Piano, Soft Fiddle, Harmonica] [Bubba – Spoken] The question wasn't whether the ground was shaking. It was where David put his trust. [Darlene – Softly Sung] The righteous Lord loves what is right. [Both – Harmony] And the upright shall see His face. [Bubba – Spoken] Psalm eleven. Amen.
