Timothy Brindle – A Letter to My Friends (From the album The Great Awakening) This is to all the (Deadly) Scribes/ It's the least I could do/ I apologize/ For leavin' the crew/ but the decision's been made/ 'Cause this kid has been saved/ I was sick and afraid for wisdom I prayed (Job 28: 28)/ But I been healed by Christ/ He revealed His Light so now I must rep' for Him, 'cause I feel it's right (Matt. 10: 32-33)/ I hope y'all don't think I turned my back on you/ Understand it's the hardest thing I ever had to do/ I laid in agony, prayed there had to be/ Another way than to actually say, 'I have to leave'/ It's been four years and sixty some shows/ Spittin' fun flows and rippin' dumb foes/ I spit-up in front rows, we was known for wildin' out/ In ciphers or microphones/ We was proud to shout of course we were souped/ I knew we'd set trends 'cause we were more than a group, a crew of best friends... ...and that's the toughest part of leavin' yall/ But now I must say peace because Jesus called (Luke 14: 26-27)/ I know you think it's real weird that I changed/ And it wasn't easy to leave, that's why there's tears on this page/ A letter to my friends, I'm sorry for leavin' yall/ But now I must say peace because Jesus called (Luke 9: 23-24)/ I know you think it's real weird that I changed/ And it wasn't easy to leave, that's why there's tears on this page/ To all the bingers: I hope I didn't ruin our friendship/ We used to get woozy and chew on a 10-strip/ In a chokin' coma from the smoke aroma/ Y'all used to blow a dust bowl like Oklahoma/ Although I enjoyed the many wasted nights/ They can't compare to the Grace of Christ (Psalm 63: 3)/ Now I praise Him cause He paid my price/ I was living in darkness. Now everyday is bright! (John 8: 12)/ It was fun to flow and master verses/ Now I'm saved, 6 months ago I was taggin' churches/ Right when I'm leavin' the Parts of Speech/ You're almost at the point we worked so hard to reach/ I guess your just gonna have to rock with out me/ Mic Language and Cience, you always got me rowdy/ Dos Noun, I wrote my first rhyme with you, bro/ You showed me how to spit punchlines at a show/ Verbal Tec, you taught me how to spit viciously/ I thank you for teaching me your sick delivery/ But more importantly, you all were there for me/ Always, I love for that 'cause it's a rarity. This is a letter to my friends, I'm sorry for leavin' yall/ But now I must say peace because Jesus called (Matt. 10: 37-39)/ There's nothing that I loved more than the crew/ So if I left, it must have been important and true/ A letter to my friends, I'm sorry for leavin' yall/ But now I must say peace because Jesus called / There's nothing that I loved more than the crew/ So if I left, it must have been important and true/ Written 4/03 They say, "Ambush left the crew to seek religion/ He ceased from spittin'/ I guess he's a Christian"/ Nah I bounced cuz now I'm seen forgiven/ And my deep conviction's to see others redeemed and risen/ And I wouldn't be surprised if sometimes you wonder/ How this guy turned into a Bible thumper/ But I pray my salvation's a great example/ Of how God can save a crazy raging vandal (Jer. 32: 17)/ And I'm sorry y'all that we hardly even talk/ But I been called as a part of Jesus' flock (John 10: 4)/ It's not that I decided to change personally/ It's Christ abiding inside who stays working in me (Philippians 2: 13)/ Ambush the Animated was crucified with Him (Gal. 2: 20)/ That man was amputated in Christ He died to sin (Rom. 6: 6)/ And I bet that no one would have ever guessed this/ I didn't change for the better- I'VE BEEN RESURRECTED! (John 11: 43-44)/ And I know no one like to be told 'your flawed'/ But someday we'll stand before a Holy God (Matt. 25: 31-46)/ (That's the truth) and I got to much love for you cats/ Just sit back and with hold these wonderful facts/ That, when Christ's slamming His rod (Psalm 2: 9)/ Wicked sinners like us can have a right-standing with God (justification; Romans 4: 4-5)/ Which comes through repentance and faith (Rom.3: 22)/ That Jesus Christ died on your behalf and that your sentence is paid! (Rom. 3: 25)/ Yo, He can save ya! (Isaiah 59: 1-3)/ Your existence is incomplete until you know your Creator (John 17: 3)/ This world is vanity (Eccl. 1: 14), it's passin' away (1 John 1: 17)/ You could be rappin' today and tomorrow smashed into clay (James 4: 14)/ Instead of seekin' pleasure in drugs and mics/ Peep the treasure of the love Christ (Eph. 3: 17-19)/ Please surrender He'll fill your every desire (John 4: 13)/ Have peace forever come chill in heavenly attire...