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This is a song I wrote some years ago. I've written many lyrics over the years, but the only two I really care about are this one and Mary Rogers. It's a story of how our upbringing can impact our later choices in life. It's a story of murder and remorse. Ultimately, it's one of forgiveness and hope. All thanks to Maria and her husband Ron for bringing my song to life. Hope you enjoy it.

The Spirit, The Water and The Blood

last thing I remember is the look upon his face
shot him dead right where he stood then left without a trace 
killed a man while robbing his white castle for some change 
if I could I'd take it back my life I'd rearrange 

(chorus)

as I lie here on this prison bed I look up toward the sky
His Word says He still loves me though I can't help wonder why 
the man I am today is one He pulled up from the mud 
I've put my trust in these three things
 
the spirit, the water, and the blood 

growing up I never knew the man who caused my birth 
the only dad I ever knew destroyed my own self-worth 
the day he beat my mother was the day I thought I'd die 
I swore it'd be the last time this young man would ever cry 

as I lie here on this prison bed I look up toward the sky 
His Word says He still loves me though I can't help wonder why 
the man I am today is one He pulled up from the mud 
I've put my hope in these three things
 
the spirit, the water, and the blood 

(bridge) 

looking in this broken mirror I see a man redeemed 
my newborn faith in God above uplifts my self-esteem 
the One who sent his Son to die forever set me free 
these bars that keep me locked up now will soon no longer be 
(I'll pay the penalty) 

the time has come the needle waits I find myself at peace 
today's the day to pay my dues before I find release 
forgiveness I have begged from Him for causing so much pain 
my hope is He remembers me and that I'll live again 

as I lie upon this bed of death I slowly close my eyes 
his family's all gathered 'round no need to wonder why 
the man I killed's dear widow helped to pull me from the mud 
(because like me) 
she's put her faith in these three things

the spirit, the water, and the blood

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RGH Poetry Date: 8/27/2025 4:41:00 AM "the time has come the needle waits I find myself at peace today's the day to pay my dues before I find release forgiveness I have begged from Him for causing so much pain my hope is He remembers me and that I'll live again" The poem alone was amazing, the video you created was the icing on the cake. Truly outstanding. I kinda wanted to see a new poem from you but I was glad I went into your backlog instead and found this gem. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 8/27/2025 5:21:00 AM Hey thx much you might enjoy my other song - Mary Rogers. Both vids and music arranged by the awesome Maria Williams. Check out her page when you can

Mark Massey Date: 5/25/2025 2:01:00 PM Tom, this is outstanding. I’m not in the same class as this artist. Well done. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 5/25/2025 2:19:00 PM Muchos gracias from both of us

Maria Williams Date: 3/9/2025 9:43:00 PM Hey Tommy, This is Freddy Max's comment on 'The Spirit, The Water & The Blood', which I'm copying you into below. You wouldn't have seen it without visiting the YT post. You can also see the actual comment by clicking onto the video on my YouTube channel "@FreddyMaxOfficial 5 hours ago Wow!! Such an amazing and powerful song, story, and video!! The man's childhood is similar to mine. I had many chances to wonder off the straight and narrow path. Although I did wonder off the path a few times, God placed certain people in my life to guide me back. Thank you, Tom, Maria, and Ron for this amazing story!!! May it be a blessing for all who hear and see it!!" Hugs Maria PS - It's a pity that number of view's you've had on this page does not reflect on the video on the YouTube Channel, this is where it would get recognition. Obviously they are not going there - Thought I would mention it. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 3/10/2025 7:01:00 AM Very cool. I'm going to check out the comments on YT

Joyce Bell Date: 2/7/2025 2:32:00 PM Powerful write. Liken the water and blood which ran from His side, the light of redemption and forgiveness shines forth uninhibited, for... the purchased spiritual gifts of mercy and grace are available to all who come with true repentance. I enjoyed the video immensely! Thank you. Love, Blessings and Faith... Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 2/7/2025 4:58:00 PM Thank you so much!

Tonye George Date: 2/1/2025 6:44:00 AM Awesome lyrics, Tommy. I could feel the depth of it. Very demure, very graceful and inspiring. The mercy of God keeps us and flushes every other thing that doesn't align with it.. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 2/1/2025 11:11:00 AM In death he found forgiveness and peace

Ish Snow Date: 1/26/2025 7:00:00 AM It was a great honor to read these lyrics. Glory to GOD for HIS enduring mercy and unmeasurable love. And thanks to GOD for "THE WATER, THE SPIRIT and THE BLOOD. May GOD reward your faith greatly in heaven, SOLDIER of JESUS CHRIST. This song touched my soul and tears dropped. GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME. Thanks for your comment on my poem as well, my redeemed brethren. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 1/26/2025 5:24:00 PM I'm so glad you enjoyed my country western ditty

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 1/12/2025 5:42:00 AM Fine writing Tom with good imagery and expression. Blessings,Gordon Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 1/12/2025 5:46:00 AM Glad you liked my little country song

Oliver Mckeithan Date: 1/11/2025 7:19:00 AM Tough and realistic. I like where you put your faith in this poem. That is what saved me from my childhood past. Outstanding Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 1/11/2025 7:29:00 AM Very nice. Thx

Alesia Leach Date: 1/10/2025 1:22:00 PM I find your song deeply moving and it carries a raw, redemptive power and your storytelling feels personal and vulnerable, reflecting on a life transformed by faith even in the face of ultimate accountability. They did a beautiful job with the video, too. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 1/10/2025 1:42:00 PM This song and Mary Rogers both arranged by Maria with my lyrics. Thx so much

Debbie Duncan Date: 1/2/2025 12:37:00 AM Awesome Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 1/11/2025 7:29:00 AM Thx Deb

Sam Scott Date: 12/29/2024 1:01:00 AM Amazing team work on this! So very well done on making it to the top 100. Great job and lyrically powerful, Tom. Blessings Sx :) Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 12/29/2024 5:44:00 AM Hey thx much. Credit to Maria and Ron

Matthew Herfurth Date: 12/27/2024 1:45:00 PM The new Bob Dylan. Congratulations on this being no 2 on best new poets list. MH Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 12/29/2024 5:45:00 AM Wi bibibibibibi (Curly) Matthew Herfurth Date: 12/27/2024 1:57:00 PM Yip, yip. Tom Woody Date: 12/27/2024 1:48:00 PM More like Johnny C. But thx for the compliment

Michelle Smith Date: 12/21/2024 1:53:00 AM O Blood and Water, which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus, as a fount of Mercy for us, I trust in You! :-). (John 19:34-37) Login to Reply Michelle Smith Date: 12/21/2024 11:52:00 AM :-) Tom Woody Date: 12/21/2024 5:50:00 AM Thx so much

Susan Ashley Date: 12/20/2024 12:49:00 PM Dear Tom, this is an awesome poetic production. Your lyric is deep, rich, compelling. A soulful narrative expressed with the passion of a soul well searched and found to be redeemed. Redemption is a potent force and so is your songwriting. Congrats to you, Maria and Ron for this stunning poetic and video creation. Warmest wishes my poet friend.. ~Susan Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 12/20/2024 1:12:00 PM Appreciate your visiting this one. I've tried my hand at lyrics a number of times but only this one and Mary Rogers have had staying power

Phred Sirikye Date: 12/8/2024 8:25:00 AM Loving this. Deep, I love the art Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 12/8/2024 9:25:00 AM Thx Fred

Benjamin Bartley Date: 12/1/2024 11:10:00 AM Wow, another wonderful song by the wonderful world of Woody. Thanks for sharing! Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 12/1/2024 5:53:00 PM Your welcome Ben

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 11/30/2024 1:50:00 AM Great poem. Kind wishes, Kai Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 12/1/2024 5:52:00 PM Coo

Eileen Manassian Date: 11/22/2024 6:46:00 PM Oh! You're a lyric man, indeed. This is superb talent. Honestly... writing a song is a talent I wish I possessed. So many great lines here. Its especially wonderful because of the redeptive message. Well done. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 11/22/2024 7:59:00 PM I'm glad you liked it Eileen

Tom Valles Date: 11/21/2024 9:28:00 AM Great redemptive story and song! Thank you for sharing your talent with us. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 11/21/2024 9:56:00 AM Thx for compliment

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 11/13/2024 8:27:00 AM This is such a wonderful poem. What a story. I can feel the pain and the redemption and that is very close to my heart. Congratulations on your win. Sending you loving wishes, Kai Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 11/13/2024 9:08:00 AM Thx Michael

Joanna Daniel Date: 11/9/2024 8:37:00 AM Wow! I love this lyric, Tom, simply awesome work and so meaningful:) love the lesson of forgiveness at the end, it's so hard to forgive the person who killed one's husband, the lady reminds me of Graham Staines' wife:) Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 11/9/2024 9:31:00 AM Hmmm I'll have to look that up. Thx Jo

Paul Callus Date: 11/9/2024 7:58:00 AM "Mary Rogers" is an excellent poem, Tommy, but this one is equally good. I read it minus/with the video and was impressed both times. We all make mistakes in life and forgiveness plays a big part in how we deal with them. ~ Maria & Ron have done another excellent job...well done! (liked the I'll pay the penalty key-change) // paul Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 11/9/2024 9:32:00 AM Yes that part rocked! Welcome to the party Paul

Karen Jones Date: 11/8/2024 7:12:00 AM Love this! What great lyrics! And the video is amazing. Great job! Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 11/8/2024 7:52:00 AM I'm glad you liked it Karen

John Read Date: 11/6/2024 11:59:00 AM Great lyrics great song, enjoyed reading and watching, nice one Tom. I do love when a comment rhymes lol. Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 11/9/2024 5:36:00 AM Ha! I was better looking twenty years ago John Read Date: 11/9/2024 5:35:00 AM Hi Tom, that's a better profile picture. Tom Woody Date: 11/6/2024 12:38:00 PM Thank you Mr Read, sir

Joe Maverick Date: 11/6/2024 10:50:00 AM Very true to death..And the life He gives Tom.. I don't know if you have come across (the true Story) of two young Irishmen who went to Falaraki a Greek island, on the night they went To a bar..There were some off duty soldiers There one was aggresive and drunk he picked On one of them and despite the lads attempts To placate him the man assulted the lad i think With a glass i cant recall if it was already broken? Anyway the damage was so bad he died within minutes..At a later point his- Login to Reply Tom Woody Date: 11/6/2024 12:39:00 PM Ooh, that true story is even better. Thx Joe Joe Maverick Date: 11/6/2024 10:52:00 AM Grieving mother went to the Very cell the murderer was In and forgave him. I dont know what time elapsed Between the two events.?

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