Follow the Prophet (English)

FOLLOW THE PROPHET
Words and music: Duane E. Hiatt, b. 1937

Adam was a prophet,
first one that we know.
In a place alled Eden,
he helped things to grow.
Adam served the Lord
by following his ways.
We are his descendants
in the latter days.


CHORUS:
Follow the Prophet,
Follow the Prophet,
Follow the Prophet,
Don't go astray.
Follow the Prophet,
Follow the Prophet,
Follow the Prophet,
He knows the way.

Enoch was a prophet;
he taught what was good.
People in his city
did just what they should.
When they were so righteous
that there was no sin,
Heavenly Father took them
up to live with him.

(Chorus)

Noah was a prophet
called to preach the word,
Tried to call repentance,
but nobody heard.
They were busy sinning -
Noah preached in vain.
They wished they had listened
when they saw the rain.

(CHORUS)

Abraham the prophet
prayed to have a son,
So the Lord sent Isaac
as the chosen one.
Isaac begat Jacob, known as Israel;
Jacob's sons were twelve tribes,
so the Bible tells.

(CHORUS)

Moses was a prophet
sent to Israel.
He would lead them to the
promised land to dwell.
They were slow to follow,
or so it appears.
They were in the wilderness
for forty years.

(CHORUS)

Samuel was a prophet
chosen as a boy.
Hannah promised God
her son would serve with joy.
In the tabernacle, Samuel heard his name;
He was called by God and
answered, "Here I am!"

(CHORUS)

Jonah was a prophet,
tried to run away,
But he later learned
to listen and obey.
When we really try,
the Lord won't let us fail:
That's what Jonah learned
deep down inside the whale.

(CHORUS)

Daniel was a prophet.
He refused to sin;
So the king threw Daniel
in the lion's den.
Angels calmed the lions,
and the king soon saw
Danel's power was great,
for he obeyed God's law.

(CHORUS)

Now we have a world
where people are confused.
If you don't believe it,
go and watch the news.
We can get direction
all along our way,
If we heed the prophets -
follow what they say.

(CHORUS)