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Consider the Lilies

[Intro] [Verse 1] Look at the birds this morning, working the telephone line — no barns, no bank, no backup plan... and every one's doing fine. They didn't sow, they didn't reap, they didn't lose a wink of sleep, and Somebody keeps 'em fed on time... every day of the week. And you — with your worry and your midnight lists — you think He counts their feathers... and forgets that you exist? [Chorus] Consider the lilies — they don't spin, they don't sew, and Solomon in all his glory never dressed that good, you know. So take a breath, mi gente — let mañana mind its own, 'cause mañana's got mañana's problems... don't go borrow 'em on loan. [Verse 2] Look at the lilies leaning easy in the sun — never spun a thread, never sewed a stitch, never hustled, never run. Here today, gone mañana — and still He takes His time, paints every single petal like He's signing every line. And if He dresses grass like that — grass that goes so fast — oh... what you think He's got for you? [Chorus] Consider the lilies — they don't spin, they don't sew, and Solomon in all his glory never dressed that good, you know. So take a breath, mi gente — let mañana mind its own, 'cause mañana's got mañana's problems... don't go borrow 'em on loan. [Bridge] I'm not saying don't work. I'm saying don't drown. Worry never added an hour... it only wears 'em down. Seek first the Kingdom — that's the one job you got — and all the rest, He said... gets thrown in with the lot. He knows what you need. He knew before you did. [Flamenco Solo] [Final Chorus] Consider the lilies — they don't spin, they don't sew, and Solomon in all his glory never dressed that good, you know. So take a breath, mi gente — let mañana mind its own, 'cause mañana's got mañana's problems... and you were never alone. [Outro] Look at the birds, hermano... they made it to Friday too. [Hard End]