Balaam's Donkey

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Mary Rice Hopkins & Linda Stevenson
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Old Balaam was a prophet
So full of greed and pride
He failed to even stop and pray
Or hide God’s word inside
He went along his merry way
As many people do
But God sent an angel to talk to him
To prevent him from passing through

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And God used a donkey
He he he he haw haw
God used a donkey
And that’s what Balaam saw

So blinded by his sin of greed
His eyes just could not see
The angel who was keeping him
From reaching his destiny
The donkey he was different
He could see what was ahead
And after Balaam hit him
Oh this is what he said

To you I have been faithful
I have done this before
Why do you hit me three times
Don’t hit me anymore
Oh you hit me once you hit me twice
Don’t hit me anymore
Listen to the angel sent here by the lord

So God used a simple donkey
As an instrument to speak
For the donkey was so willing
And his heart was pure and meek
Balaam’s eyes were open
The angel he could see
He quickly bowed before him on bended knee

(Repeat Chorus)

Balaam said I’m sorry I will turn around today
And I will listen to Gods voice I will turn the other way
The angel said no you cant go but hear these words I say
You will be God’s special messenger
You will speak for him today

(Repeat Chorus)

So Balaam was obedient
He went to share God’s word
And the donkey helped him clearly see
Gods message he had heard
No he didn’t hit him once
He didn’t hit him twice
And he did not hit him anymore
The angel spoke to Balaam
And he heard from the Lord

(Repeat Chorus)

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He can use you He can use me
He can use everybody you see