He first got into music as a teenager, listening to contemporary Christian music and becoming a talented drummer. He said, "I had no interest in rap music. As a matter of fact, I was disenchanted with the whole idea of rap." However, Da' T.R.U.T.H. soon discovered his gift of free-styling, co-founded the group NIV, and gained his new nickname at the age of 19 to minister "da truth" to the urban culture. Da' T.R.U.T.H. is a graduate of Philadelphia Biblical University and the Institute of Jewish Studies.
How Long
Da' T.R.U.T.H. Lyrics
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They wanted to worship Him and the gods of their day.
As a result He sent famine in the land and the prophet Elijah stood before them and asked a question...
How long will you be divided between His will and the world
Will we see Elijah who stands on the power of His word...
The lyrics to Da' T.R.U.T.H.'s song How Long reveal a reference to the story of Prophet Elijah in the Bible - one that reminds us of a time when God's people turned away from Him and chose to worship other gods. This act of rebellion resulted in famine in the land, and as a consequence, Prophet Elijah stood before them and asked the question, "How long will you be divided between His will and the world?".
The lyrics beautifully capture God's love and mercy towards His people, even when they stray away from His path. He sends messengers, like Elijah, to guide them back to the right way. The song urges us to reflect on our own lives, asking the question of how long we will continue to be divided between God's will and the distractions of the world.
Overall, the lyrics of How Long touch on themes of repentance, renewal, and redemption. It highlights the importance of seeking God's guidance even in our most challenging times and encourages us to come back to Him, no matter how far we may have strayed.
Line by Line Meaning
There was a time when the people of God rebelled against Him.
In the past, God's own followers have turned against Him, disobeying His will.
They wanted to worship Him and the gods of their day.
During their rebellion, the people desired to revere God but also worshipped the idols of their current society.
As a result He sent famine in the land and the prophet Elijah stood before them and asked a question...
Consequently, God inflicted a period of drought and hunger in the land, and it was then that Elijah, a prophet of the Lord, confronted them and posed a question.
How long will you be divided between His will and the world
The question asked by Elijah was how long will they continue to have conflicting loyalties between following God's commands and pursuing worldly desires.
Will we see Elijah who stands on the power of His word...
The question is then raised whether we will witness the return of Elijah – who firmly believes and upholds the authority of God's words.
Contributed by Mia I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GABRIELMACHEL
# Da Truth - How Long ft Deluge
There was a time when the people of GOD rebelled against HIM,
They wanted to worship HIM and the gods of their day,
As a result, HE sent famine into the land and the Prophet Elijah stood before them,
and asked this question,
How long,
will you be divided,
between HIS will and the world,
will you, will we see Elijah,
who stands on the power of HIS word
How long,
will you be divided,
between HIS will and the world, (x2)
How long,
will you be divided,
between HIS will and the world,
will you, will we see Elijah,
who stands on the power of HIS word
(hard to tell this part)
How long,
will you be undecided,
you must choose,
this day whom you will serve,
serve,
I long to see revival,
see revival,
our land,
HE will heal if we return
(hard to tell this part)
until this very day, the same question is being asked
how long will you be divided between JESUS and things of this world?
If the things of this world are god worship them,
but if HE is GOD, worship HIM.
Since HE has chosen you,
Do what you know to do,
JESUS is calling you today,
pick up your Bibles, if HE is desirable,
turn from your idols today.
PS: feel free to add any missing parts.
@Michael_M.L.K_MulengaMulundu
2024😇😇🥰
@johnsondailysports1341
Love this song
@johnsondailysports1341
Love the album
@topsysreactions1215
2019...still loving this song!
@girlygirlyxoxo
Still Loving this album. It's classic. It reminds me of my early walk with Jesus.
@jdubb45
We need this in 2020 too. Timeless song
@FASTLIFEKEE
MY PASTOR!!!!!!!
@monique7775
#THIS!!!!!
@calinegro5
What are they saying? I bet no one knows the lyrics.
@GABRIELMACHEL
# Da Truth - How Long ft Deluge
There was a time when the people of GOD rebelled against HIM,
They wanted to worship HIM and the gods of their day,
As a result, HE sent famine into the land and the Prophet Elijah stood before them,
and asked this question,
How long,
will you be divided,
between HIS will and the world,
will you, will we see Elijah,
who stands on the power of HIS word
How long,
will you be divided,
between HIS will and the world, (x2)
How long,
will you be divided,
between HIS will and the world,
will you, will we see Elijah,
who stands on the power of HIS word
(hard to tell this part)
How long,
will you be undecided,
you must choose,
this day whom you will serve,
serve,
I long to see revival,
see revival,
our land,
HE will heal if we return
(hard to tell this part)
until this very day, the same question is being asked
how long will you be divided between JESUS and things of this world?
If the things of this world are god worship them,
but if HE is GOD, worship HIM.
Since HE has chosen you,
Do what you know to do,
JESUS is calling you today,
pick up your Bibles, if HE is desirable,
turn from your idols today.
PS: feel free to add any missing parts.