Bread of Life Orphanage - Three Hermits on an Island lyrics

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Three Hermits on an Island

There once were three hermits

Maybe truth, maybe legend

Miles out from the mainland

They lived on an island.

Their days were spent praying

While working in the garden

Thanking God for his love

And merciful pardon.

Whatever they were missing

They really didn’t care

But for things of true value

They had their share.

Gold and silver they had none

Treasure in heaven they laid

Hands clean and hearts pure

They met each dawn and prayed

“You are God

We are sinful men.

Have mercy on us

Forgive all our sin.”

Off on the mainland

The word got around

That these old recluses

Were trying not to be found.

The leaders discussed what to do

Came up with a plan

Sent a bishop to the hermits

To help them understand

First thing that he did

Was teach them how to pray,

Formality of ritual

When to sit, stand, and what to say.

After a short time

The catechism was complete

The Status Quo could rest again

All dissent had met defeat.

Religion is God

Catholic and Protestant the same

Every knee to us shall bow

Or receive Eternal flame.

With a job well done

The bishop sailed home again

When he saw across the water

Toward him three hermits ran.

“How can you do that?”

The bishop asked in fright.

“Please forgive us”, said the hermits

We just want to get it right.

Do we sprinkle or dunk?

Who is the beast of Revelation?

Will God forgive me if I lead

A non-elect to Salvation?

The bishop shook his head

And sent the hermits away, said

“Whatever you’re doing, just keep doing”

You are God

We are sinful men

Have mercy on us

Forgive all our sin.

Now for the morale of the story

There is more than just one

First you must take a step

And on the water run.

For all of us who seek a life

Of tranquility divine

Must turn their backs on worldly things

Leave the Status Quo behind

So if you’ve got an island

Or just a private spot to pray

If you have a few close friends

Hearts united the same way.

Stand fast with true simplicity

Cling to love, faith, and hope.

Watch out for men who wear long robes

And for approaching boats.

Religion has never saved one soul

Though millions it has slain

Conformity is what it requires

Hands covered with blood stains

Each new generation

Must learn these morals anew

God is God and

We are just sinful men

His mercy is always near

To forgive us of our sin.<br />

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Thanks to d