[Verse] One night at quarter past eleven, Jeramiah heard a voice from heaven. Thought he was still dreamin’ wild But the voice said, "Come on child!" [Verse 2] "Get up, Jerry, you've got a mission: Spread the word with clear precision." Jerry said, "But I'm too young!" So God said, "I'll guide your tongue." [Chorus] Oh, Jeremiah, little prophet boy, Your ministry will not be a joy. People will not be highly thrilled, But God'll make sure you don't get killed. [Verse 3] Jerry obeyed what he had heard, Went out and he preached God's word. The message was not too well received. Just like today, hardly anyone believed. [Chorus] Oh, Jeremiah, little prophet boy, Your ministry will not be joy. People will not be highly thrilled, But God'll make sure you don't get killed. [Verse 4] Folks said, "Jerry are you sure? You need to get some more mature!" Jerry says, ‘Who cares how old I may be, The eternal God speaks through me." [Chorus] Oh, Jeremiah, little prophet boy, Your ministry will not be joy. People will not be highly thrilled, But God'll make sure you don't get killed.
