Lyrics
**Title: Twenty-Four Things That Interfere with Repentance**
Verse 1:
Twenty-four things interfere with repentance,
Gossiping evil, slandering, anger's persistence,
Thinking evil, wicked friends, and tables of sin,
Staring at lewdness, thieves’ spoils within.
Chorus:
Turn away, turn away, from the path of transgression,
Seek the light, seek the light, in heartfelt confession,
Repentance calls, repentance calls, from the depths of the soul,
Return to God, return to God, and be made whole.
Verse 2:
Saying “I will sin, and the Day will atone,”
Disregarding teachers, curses thrown,
Withholding deeds, deflecting friends,
Using poor man's pledge, bribes that bend.
Chorus:
Turn away, turn away, from the path of transgression,
Seek the light, seek the light, in heartfelt confession,
Repentance calls, repentance calls, from the depths of the soul,
Return to God, return to God, and be made whole.
Bridge:
Lost objects unclaimed, sons unreprimanded,
Eating plundered spoils, hearts disbanded,
Separating from community, sages ignored,
Honoring self at others’ expense, suspecting the pure.
Verse 3:
Despising reproof, scorning commands,
Withholding repentance, blocking His plans,
Lead astray, restrain the good,
Repent and mend, as you should.
Chorus:
Turn away, turn away, from the path of transgression,
Seek the light, seek the light, in heartfelt confession,
Repentance calls, repentance calls, from the depths of the soul,
Return to God, return to God, and be made whole.
Verse 4:
Avert your eyes, shun lewd delight,
Honor with truth, in darkness be light,
Speak no evil, refrain from ire,
Cleanse your heart of sinful desire.
Chorus:
Turn away, turn away, from the path of transgression,
Seek the light, seek the light, in heartfelt confession,
Repentance calls, repentance calls, from the depths of the soul,
Return to God, return to God, and be made whole.
Outro:
Beware the deeds that hold you tight,
Repent with faith, in the holy light,
For in the end, with heart sincere,
God’s grace will bring you near.
