Essential

[Intro]
Ayyyyy
Ayyyyy
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Uhhhhh

[Verse 1: Datin]
It's just stupid to say that it's just music
You blind if you see this crime and think there's no direct connect to it
It's clear to me that their lyrics are steering these
Kids down the path of destruction, they imitate what they hear and see
The trauma between 'em, the llamas, the squeezin'
The molly, the lean, and they following this doctrine of demons
Rejecting God, and they even have been bobbing and weaving
Logic and reason, when you give them truth, they dodge it and defense
'Cause when on the daily you take the same garbage
They brainwash us, that's why we ain't conscious and remain God-less
No ,we don't care if all this crap we digest has lasting effects
We want to hear the soundtrack to our death
But see, there is a final destination for the soul, they'll send you
Two roads, both eternal, listen, 'cause this is so essential
One leads to Hell, the other leads you to Jesus, the Son
Will tell you all how you can find the road to the beat of the drum

[Chorus: J. Carter]
Do not grow weary in doing good
The harvest is for those who don't give up
We won't, no way, we can't, no way
It's for the mantle, consequential
Essential

[Verse 2: Cephas]
Uh, yeah, we wander through your jungles
Deny your shots from those who mumble like Mutombo
Spitting fire like your aunties' gumbo
Saving lives, one rhyme at a time, as we climbing through the gun smoke
See, if we don't go, tell me, who will?
These labels cover up the truth 'cause it's too real
Violence and rape, drugs to sedate
Poppin' ink on your face, it's what it takes to land a true deal
Nah, homie, dead that
All of your labels take a step back
And watch as we launch like a jetpack over set backs
Ghostin' thought of fear like they never got to text back
'Cause the great commission is the mission
It's essential we believe we serve a God who has no limits
'Cause even though the vision's big
The good work He started in us all the way from the beginning He will finish

[Chorus: J. Carter]
Do not grow weary in doing good
The harvest is for those who don't give up
We won't, no way, we can't, no way
It's for the mantle, consequential
Essential

[Verse 3: Stefan Otto]
And he said, "Ooh, them joints is bad", like they all arthritic
See how u pen it, authentic, why you all [?] to the sovereign One
Build a legacy like David did with Solomon
You give them youth the confidence to live for God and honor Him
Skillfully and willfully, you father them
A generation lost with no model,s but these charlatans that's hollering
Obscenities with no intent to lead, just dope and Hennessy
And felonies, objectifying women's what they selling me
But you be painting 'em hope as you wield these words of life
More than skills for five mics, you rhyme to shine Christ
The truth amongst the lie, remove confusion and the gods
The illusion which they try to be, the views of our gods
So stay encouraged, keep persevering when the path gets lonely
And the results of your work ain't a Grammy or a trophy
When your warring for the souls of men, that's vanity, stay lowly
Your role is so essential, said a fan to the OG

[Chorus: J. Carter]
Do not grow weary in doing good
The harvest is for those who don't give up
We won't, no way, we can't, no way
It's for the mantle, consequential
Essential
Do not grow weary in doing good
The harvest is for those who don't give up
We won't, no way, we can't, no way
It's for the mantle, consequential
Essential (Yeah)

[Post-Chorus: J. Carter]
Essential
Yeah
Yeah

[Outro: Micheal Peace]
Man, there are so many amazing, incredible Christian rappers
That some people have not ever heard
In the mainstream or commercially
That are out there going hard for Jesus
Bringing the Gospel at no- at no cost
But are paying the price if you will
For standing up for Jesus and getting in front of crowds
Large and small, telling everybody that Jesus is Lord
There is none greater than the Lord Jesus Christ
And that is- and that is something that no one should ever take light of or light about.... be light about
There are many of them out there
Hundreds, probably even thousands
That are out there, representing Lord Jesus Christ
It is totally impossible for anyone to even believe
That, legitimately- that holy hip-hop is dead
Jesus is alive and well
And those of us who are representing Him, we are alive and well
Thus, Christian hip-hop is alive and well