Feed the Machine

Chorus:

Pray for the Shepard who preys on his flock

He takes your money with accommodating talk

Self-help groups masquerading as religion

Tithe ten percent and all will be forgiven

I

The big money machine must be constantly fed

It’s due to the machines’ enormous overhead

Rec- center, coffee bar and book store so grand

A creative way to attract you is part of the plan

II

The high- tech stage and lights are candy for the eyes

But they have little relevance in people’s daily lives

Increase their numbers through an interactive campaign

Only certain zip codes allowed in their domain

Chorus:

Pray for the Shepard who preys on his flock

He takes your money with accommodating talk

He wants to attract you through possessive reasons

Rather than reach you through scripture’s teachings

III

Your social standing in the flock is the bottom line

Inside the inner-circle makes you one of the divine

Say, Single mom’s, good things will come your way

If you truly tithe, ten percent of your pay

IV

The Shepard enjoys the coveted tax-exempt status

 Tithings into real estate is a common practice

The affluence of the Shepard is the lifestyle he lives

On the shoulders of flock who faithfully give