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Perfect Church

from A Psalmist's Journal by Jeff Stockford

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From the Beyond the Veil album

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Verse 1:
I used to be a member of a local church
I paid my tithes and attended faithfully
I was well adjusted but my bubble got busted
When I saw some things that started bugging me
Like one Sunday the worship got kinda rowdy
Then the pastor preached way on past lunch time
I had the sensation of near starvation
By the time I got through that steakhouse line

Chorus:
And now I'm holding out for the perfect church
Where there's never any pressure or strife
Where the services are shorter, decent and in order
And the pastor never meddles in your personal life
Yes, I'm holding out for the perfect church
Though I know that they are few and far between
But in the meanwhile, I won't be defiled
By folks that aren't as spiritual as me

Verse 2:
One Sunday I offered them my services
To preach, teach, rebuke, exhort and lead
The pastor said, "Guess what, we've got just the spot"
Then he stuck me in the two-year-old nursery
Well I tried to explain my position
That my calling was to be on the platform
He smiled and disagreed
Said, "a servant's heart is what you need"
So I turned around and stomped right out that door

Chorus:
And now I'm holding out for the perfect church
Where there's never any pressure or strife
Where the services are shorter, decent and in order
And the pastor never meddles in your personal life
Yes, I'm holding out for the perfect church
Though I know that they are few and far between
But in the meanwhile, I won't be defiled
By folks that aren't as spiritual as me
By folks that aren't as spiritual as me
Don't you wish you were as spiritual as me?

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from A Psalmist's Journal, released December 1, 2022
Lyrics and music by Jeff Stockford

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Jeff Stockford Shawboro, North Carolina

Jeff’s music has been described as “touching the spirit, giving words to express what the heart longs to say.” As a seasoned singer/songwriter, musician, and pastor, his music and life story have reached far and wide bringing the message of hope in Jesus. His style is intimate, humorous and inspiring.
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