Christafari - Whosever Lyrics
Lyrics
From Genesis to Revelation / He's given us an invitation / Every creed, every nation / To the whole of Creation / So if you get a inspiration / Perhaps a little motivation / Every tribe every tongue--Whosoever may come. Pre-Chorus: It's not His will that anyone should perish / It's not His will that anyone should pay / Or ever face the fire / Inna (on the) judgment day. Chorus: Whosoever, (whosoever) / Whosoever, (whosoever may come) / You never met no One like this before / A whosoever, (whosoever) / Whosoever, (whosoever may come) / (I) tell you this, you've never been no place like this before / Wa, ya wa ya ya? (Repeat) Whosoever come and a me say whosoever call / Whosoever kneel and a me say whosoever fall / Whosoever bow before the Lord of all them surely will be saved / Surely they will be saved. So no more hesitation / No more procrastination / For He has offered salvation / To the whole of creation / Emancipation proclamation / (He'll) forgive your sins and Him give you freedom / On the cross it was done / Whosoever may come / (PRE-CHORUS) / (CHORUS) / Wa, ya wa ya ya? / Whosoever come (come) / Whosoever call (call) / Whosoever kneel (kneel) / Whosoever fall (fall) / Whosoever answer to the Master's call them surely will be saved / Surely they will be saved. Chat-Chorus: Whosoever come / Whosoever call / Whosoever kneel to the Lord of all / Whosoever bow / Whosoever fall / Whosoever heed to the Master's call.
Jenkins: Even the disregarded, since forgotten, criminals and vagabonds / And remember that anybody, everybody shall live if abide / With the many of bandits and abandoned-good for nothin / He's taken the fallen and the departed and made the apple of His eye / He been intending that nobody perish and follow on down that nightmare / His plan has been unraveling ever since Adam and all have been beckoned some reply / Give all glory and honor and dump on Him all of your praises / and let us be busy and run- ning a bout / Let it out, with a shout, send 'em out and until that day!
RedCloud: Yeshua tells a story of the Kingdom of Yahweh/ It's like a king who threw a wedding banquet for his son one day / Sent out servant after servant / To call invited guests Yet none of them arrived / His wedding party was a mess / Sent another round of servants instructed to tell them please / So much food is on the table / Come partake in the feast / They only shrugged their shoulders and took off and shook the spot / One went off to weed his garden the other worked in his shop / My servants, my people look at this splendid array / But there's no guests the one's invited aren't up for it they say / Go out to the busiest intersections in town / And invite anyone you find just standing around /
(CHAT CHORUS) / The servants went out to the streets and rounded and gathered / Everyone that they laid eyes on?bad or good didn't matter So in walked the King and now you know why I say this / That many get invited, but so few can make it. Jenkins: Whosoever, whosoever even fellas on the side / Live forever, live forever--invitation bonafide yeah / You've seen that enemy / You've heard his lullaby / So sing the remedy, and fall in for the time is nigh. So few can make it / Many get invited, but so few can make it / Whosoever, whosoever / So few can make it / Many get invited, but so few can make it!
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Christafari - Whosoever
Meaning & Inspiration
Christafari’s "Whosoever," unleashed on October 17, 2009, stands as a vibrant, undeniable declaration of God’s boundless invitation to humanity. This song isn't merely a collection of verses; it's an urgent, joyful evangelistic cry wrapped in the infectious rhythms of reggae, deeply rooted in the foundational truth that God’s love and salvation are available to everyone, without exception. The track draws its profound meaning directly from pivotal scriptural passages, most notably John 3:16, where Jesus declares that "God so loved the world that He gave His only Son, that *whoever* believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life." This concept of "whosoever" is the very heart of the Gospel, extending grace beyond any human-made barrier of race, status, or past mistakes, ensuring that the call goes out "to the whole of Creation."
The song opens by affirming this universal, timeless invitation, spanning "From Genesis to Revelation," highlighting that God’s redemptive plan and open arms have been consistent throughout sacred history. This continuous beckoning is not born of obligation, but of a profound desire, as the pre-chorus beautifully articulates: "It's not His will that anyone should perish / It's not His will that anyone should pay / Or ever face the fire / Inna judgment day." This echoes 2 Peter 3:9, which states that the Lord is "not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance." It's a clear statement of divine compassion, demonstrating that God provides a way of escape from the consequences of sin, desiring reconciliation above condemnation. The chorus then powerfully reiterates "Whosoever, whosoever may come," emphasizing that this offer is unlike any other, promising an experience and a place of belonging that transcends earthly comparisons, rooted in the transformative power of divine acceptance.
The verses that follow lay out the simple yet profound actions required to receive this salvation: "Whosoever come and a me say whosoever call / Whosoever kneel and a me say whosoever fall / Whosoever bow before the Lord of all them surely will be saved." These actions represent a posture of humility, surrender, and faith, aligning perfectly with Romans 10:9-10, which teaches that "if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved." There's an urgency in the subsequent lines—"So no more hesitation / No more procrastination"—underscoring the finite nature of time and the immediate availability of God's grace. This urgency is echoed in 2 Corinthians 6:2, reminding us that "now is the day of salvation." The song continues by declaring an "Emancipation proclamation," signifying the freedom from sin and its bondage that Christ secured on the cross. This reflects the glorious truth of Colossians 1:13-14, where we learn that God "has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred us to the kingdom of his beloved Son, in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins." The work was "done" on the cross, offering complete and utter liberation to anyone who accepts it.
Jenkins’s contribution further expands on the radical inclusivity of this invitation, specifically mentioning "the disregarded, since forgotten, criminals and vagabonds." This section highlights the counter-cultural nature of God's love, which reaches for those whom society often overlooks or condemns. He passionately asserts that "He's taken the fallen and the departed and made the apple of His eye," a beautiful illustration of God's restorative power and deep affection for the broken, reminiscent of the parables of the lost sheep, coin, and son in Luke 15, where great joy erupts over one sinner who repents. Jenkins reminds us that "His plan has been unraveling ever since Adam," showcasing God's consistent pursuit of humanity throughout history, always beckoning a response. The segment culminates in a call to give "all glory and honor and dump on Him all of your praises," encouraging active, joyful participation in this divine narrative.
RedCloud’s verse masterfully retells the parable of the wedding banquet from the Gospels (Matthew 22:1-14), illustrating how God, the King, prepared a magnificent feast (salvation) for His Son. Initially, those invited (often interpreted as Israel) rejected the invitation, prioritizing their worldly concerns: "One went off to weed his garden the other worked in his shop." This poignant refusal leads the King to extend the invitation even further, telling his servants, "Go out to the busiest intersections in town / And invite anyone you find just standing around." This vividly portrays the universal nature of the Gospel message and God's unwavering desire to fill His house. The servants gather everyone, "bad or good didn't matter," profoundly emphasizing that salvation is not based on merit but on acceptance of the gracious invitation. However, RedCloud concludes with the sobering line, "many get invited, but so few can make it," a crucial reminder from the parable that while the invitation is universal, a genuine and lasting response is essential. Jenkins echoes this thought in his closing remarks, urging us to "sing the remedy, and fall in for the time is nigh," underscoring that the enemy's "lullaby" of distraction and deceit must be resisted, and the opportunity for salvation embraced with urgency and purpose. This powerful song, then, is not just a call to come, but a profound explanation of why and how, inspiring a deeper understanding of God’s relentless love and His open invitation to "Whosoever."