Cast out by the system Branded a threat and causin’ schism They slandered me Said, “Boy, who gave you authority?” Yo, that’s a good question Answer me Was John the Baptist sent from heaven? If so, why didn’t you believe? Funny how the truth swings like a weapon Labeled rebellion to the ones causin’ deception They got eyes but they can’t see Are you church hurt? So was he So much so they made him bleed Still he didn’t speak Taking punches for you and me He says come learn of me I’m lowly and meek And I know your worth Yeah I know what it’s like To be church hurt (Church hurt) (To be church hurt) Yeah— They removed my ordination But I’m still called to the nations From the womb, cause the tomb is empty Holy Spirit didn’t leave when they blacklisted me I’m from the wilderness, son Same Bible school as Moses and John Ignorant and unlearned but you gotta take note I’ve been with Jesus on dirt roads where the religious are scared to go Preachin on the street You can’t silence me! Are you church hurt? So was he So much so they made him bleed Still he didn’t speak Taking stripes for you and me He says come learn of me I’m lowly and meek And I know your worth Yeah I know what it’s like To be church hurt (Church hurt) (To be church hurt) Dear prodigal and Dearly departed The Lord loves you, yeah He’s near the brokenhearted It’s time to heal Time to forgive Time to show them what the body of Christ really is Be done with that victim mentality The church is supposed to be a family By this will all know you’re a disciple When you love people, not beating ‘em with a Bible So let’s have revival! Are you church hurt? So was he So much so they made him bleed Still he didn’t speak Taking stripes for you and me He says come learn of me I’m lowly and meek And I know your worth Yeah I know what it’s like To be church hurt (Church hurt) (To be church hurt) This is to the wolves! Got all that money in your bank account While your own members hungry and without You say you hold the keys to the kingdom Why you slam the gate and keep the broken out? Strain at a gnat, swallow a camel Yeah, let me take a bow You dish it out but can’t handle When that same Word blasts from a rebel’s mouth! I’ll have church in my house! And in the street, everyone I meet, is a soul in need. You ain’t got the heart of a Shepherd Treating sheep like lepers But we rising up Coming out Gathering from house to house! Are you church hurt? So was he So much so they made him bleed Still he didn’t speak Taking the cross for you and me He says come learn of me I’m lowly and meek And I know your worth Yeah I know what it’s like To be church hurt (Church hurt) (To be church hurt) Are you church hurt? So was he So much so they made him bleed Still he didn’t speak Taking the cross for you and me He says come learn of me I’m lowly and meek And I know your worth Yeah I know what it’s like To be church hurt (Church hurt) (To be church hurt)
