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C​.​I​.​A. - Discipleship

from Eric Gwin presents​.​.​. Songs from the Vault by Various Artists

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about

Okay…this one deserves a lot of explanation. This group, C.I.A., began as a puppet skit on a mission trip to York, PA. Baron Goins, Todd Mowry, Jason Todd, Marc Newman, and Jon Owen were the puppeteers and they performed a rap tune as part of one of their skits. Well, it went over great, and people began encouraging them to write more music in this genre. Thus was born the first, and probably only, Christian acappella rap group.

C.I.A. (Christians In Action) performed very few concerts and they only recorded one album, which is now out of print. Produced by Jon Owen, their album, “The Reason”, featured writing, arranging, and vocal contributions from Jon, Rob Williams, Mark Thompson, and me. This song is the only one that I wrote for the album and it features all four members of the group on lead. Although there were several songs written for a proposed second album, it never materialized. Oh well, it was fun while it lasted.

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Yes! Cooperation is the key 2 the plan
U never know 'til U try it
they might buy it
if we work 2gether 4 the good of man
Discipleship is what I'm talking about,
working together 2 get the truth out.
Everybody's gotta hear about the Christ,
how he'll help U out with your trouble and strife.
Even if U're livin' right
U need him by your side (yeah, that's right!)
so work 2gether! Come on strong!
He'll be here be4 2 long!

Discipleship!
Discipleship!

I am not ashamed!
2 declare the name
of the 1 who died 4 me
so I can B free.
Now it's time 2 make the world C
just what they're missin'
I think it's time 4 them 2 listen!
Work 2gether 4 the Lord!
We gotta spread the word!

Discipleship!
Discipleship!

Here's the thought: Listen 2 the teacher and the lesson.
Class is in session and U can stop guessin'.
If this is the time, then the time is right
4 change, so stop the fight!
Try your best 2 put yourself 2 the test
and live the way he wants U 2 live.
Now's the time and today's the day
2 start living according 2 the way.

Discipleship!
Discipleship!

Stop! Take a look and listen!
U might get just what U're wishin!
All U have 2 do is trust in the Lord
and obey his word.
We try our best 2 do what's right
and be righteous in his sight
so work 2gether 4 the Lord!
His discipleship will save the world!

Discipleship!
Discipleship!

credits

from Eric Gwin presents​.​.​. Songs from the Vault, released September 22, 2002
Words and Music by Eric Gwin.
All Sounds Vocally or Anatomically Produced.
Copyright (C) 1991 Clockwork Music BMI.

Lead Vocals: Baron Goins, Todd Mowry, Jason Todd, and Marc Newman.

Original version from the album, "The Reason", as recorded by C.I.A. in 1991.

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Eric Gwin Montgomery, Alabama

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ERIC GWIN is an A Cappella Songwriter and Multi-Vocalist. He has been writing, recording, producing, and performing a cappella music for over 30 years.

His music is all human sounds and all original (NO COVERS!).
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