Salesmen

1. Lord, you made us your representatives
Commanded us to tell them who sent us
But sometimes I wonder if that was such a good idea
So many presume to speak for You
        ...but they hardly know You

2. We have done so much to bring dishonor
For centuries disgusting things have been done in Jesus' name
Hypocrisy and arrogance and genocide and more
And now God is on the TV
        ...is that really You?

Chorus:
We have sinned, we are selfish
We are oh-so independent
And we use you more than need you, mostly
Our kingdom come, our will be done
On earth if not in heaven
"God helps those who help themselves"... we think

3. I wish I could say this is all somebody else's fault
But the problem with this world is me
I seek my own attention and take away from yours
I don't want to make it
        ...harder to believe

repeat chorus

Bridge:
You gave authority to speak for Your name
We've taught them to doubt your goodness, to our shame
When will you step in to set the record straight?
By this will all men know...

repeat chorus

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"Salesman", words and music by ShadowMoses
2005 Brothers Frail Music