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The Sun of Righteousness, an original Musical

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He's Here 04:16
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Person 1: Have you heard? He’s here, in Capernaum, our little city by the sea. We wonder what will he do, what will he say in Capernaum. People: We’re going to the synagogue We heard that he’ll be there John (the Baptist) called him the “Lamb of God” The Pharisees just “foul” But now’s our chance to meet the man Named Jesus face to face So we’re off to see this Lamb of God Who’s come to Capernaum Chorus: He’s here! What will he say? What will he do? People: We heard the heavens opened up When he was baptized A dove came down A voice spoke out From heaven above We heard he changed water to wine At Cana’s Wedding (Chorus) (Tax Group comes in and starts setting up their booth) TC’s: We are despised for our occupation They often find us intimidating Religious rites are not for us Working nights as a fisherman is a bust! People: Oh great! Here come those tax collectors! Those very genuine betrayers Of the Jewish land, the Jewish faith, the Jewish people In one word: Sell-outs! TC’s: We’ve no regrets For who we are It’s shameless, you might think to call us To be outcasts In our own homes The lowest of the lowest low But we’ve got wealth and luxuries And all you people don’t! People: He’s here! (What will he say? What will he do?) TC’s: We’re here! All: He’s here! People: What will he do? TC’s: Setup our booth People: What will he say? TC’s: It’s time to pay! People/TC’s: What will he/we do in Capernaum?
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Scary 00:26
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3.
The Collectors 01:45
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Background music.
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Pharisees' Theme 00:48
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5.
Naming Baby Levi 02:07
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Sun of Righteousness 03:11
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Just as the sun Rises everyday As sure as the rainbow After the rain God has promised An end to this night Of sin and darkness To the unfaithful who turned away Return to me I’ll return to you The Day of the Lord is near. Watch, Pray, For the dawning of that Day The Day of the Lord is near. Return to me I’ll return to you The Sun of Righteousness Will rise with healing in its wings To purify and cleanse Those who revere his name. The Sun of Righteousness Will rise with healing in its wings To make a people for himself His treasured possession His treasured possession.
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Levi Rejected 01:04
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However, One Day 01:14
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Tax Collector (Give to Rome) 03:23
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Zaccheus: …And that is how you collect taxes for Rome. Any questions? New Tax Collector 1: Yes. That’s how Rome gets paid, but how do we get paid? Zaccheus: (smiles) How do we get paid? Ha ha. That’s the fun part. You’ll get paid if you follow this one simple rule: “Give to Rome what is due / but make sure to collect some for you.” Z: You must give Rome the standard fare But if you take a little more, Rome doesn’t care. If someone owes 2, charge ‘em 4! Use the Roman guards to earn some more They’re very good at intimidation (Just make sure to split the commission) If you’re short on cash Here’s the fix: Just make up a tax They can’t dispute it! Z: Do you see what I mean? TC’s: Hey, we’re getting it. TC’s: Give to Rome what is due But make sure to collect some for you. Give to Rome what is due But make sure to collect some for you. If someone owes 3, make it 5 You can make a lot of money In a short time. Use the guards to intimidate, They’ll be quick to liquidate! Z: That’s the spirit! All: We just want to make a living To buy a house and food for feasting There’s nothing wrong to make a living! Not a fisherman Not a blacksmith Not a carpenter Not a bailiff Not a Pharisee Not a great king Not a governor Nor nobility But we are the tax collectors Galilee’s own tax collectors! Give to Rome what is due But make sure to collect some for you.
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Leper 00:50
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Practicing My Trade 00:55
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People 00:55
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Follow Me 02:25
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Go, Go, Follow 02:58
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I'm gonna go go go go go go followin' Jesus I'm gonna go go go go go wherever he leads I'm gonna go go go go go go followin' Jesus I'm gonna go go go go go he's callin' to me All you tax collectors and sinners Listen up to me This man's my healer, my Lord My Teacher and my friend All you tax collectors and sinners Listen up to me Jesus my healer, my Lord Is calling out to you too I'm gonna go go go go go go followin' Jesus I'm gonna go go go go go wherever he leads I'm gonna go go go go go go followin' Jesus I'm gonna go go go go go he's callin' to me God sent his Son to save me From all the wrong I've done He sent his Son to save me and purify within He sent his Son to call me In righteousness like him He sent his Son to lead me To walk in his holy steps I'm gonna go go go go go go followin' Jesus There's no turning back, there's no turning back for me I'm gonna go go go go go go followin' Jesus There's no turning back, there's no turning back for me I left everything Back there at that scene That wondrous day he walked up to me Come, Follow me (Come, follow me) Come, follow me, he told me Come, follow me (Come, follow me) Come, follow me, he said When I go go go go go go followin' Jesus His joy joy joy joy joy comes followin' me When I go go go go go go followin' Jesus
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Sun of Righteousness (reprise) 02:54
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Written and produced July 2009. The basis for the story comes from Luke 5:27-31. The title comes from Malachi 4:2, for Malachi talks about the restoration of the Levites (priests and priestly duties).

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released July 9, 2009

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