All Or Nothing
all the theology in all the world
does nothing to curb my sin

all the commentaries read
do nothing to liberate this wretched man

all the christian trappings
all the right answers
every new song i've sung
every new trend i've bought

prayed the right prayers
tithed correct fares

all the plans of Christ with man
all shattered by the pharaoh called Death

all the return trips to the confessional
do nothing to put on the brakes
all the water that I take in
does nothing to quench this burn
ofhellhadessinsweatbloodredtears
forfearsdrivingnailsintomyowncoffin
ownmyownnochancei'llownthisrottingbody
withtheheadonalanceorperhapsthecross

all the this
and all the that
do not do nothing
for all I can tell
is that all is not well

all or nothing:
how much do I give
to him who
gave himself for me?

all or nothing:
shall I escape egypt
to then drown
in a long past sea?

all or nothing:
will I choose
to wear these chains
after having been set free?
all or nothing:
will I serve
the flesh
or has the Spirit entered me?