Turn the Tables | Caroline Cobb (Official Lyric Video)

"Turn the Tables" available everywhere April 30, 2021.
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Produced by Isaac Wardell
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ABOUT THE SONG:
When I began writing songs for an album about Jesus, I knew I needed to try to sing about Jesus turning over tables in order to give a more complete picture of who he was. Although this story has always been somewhat disturbing for me, writing this song only left me more troubled. As a singer-songwriter operating in the Christian resource "industry," this story of Jesus cleansing the temple feels like a warning.

In Jesus’ day, merchants motivated by profit and personal gain set up in the outer courts, exploiting the pilgrims who came to worship. Similarly, the Church landscape bustles with commercialization: Christian celebrities pushing products rather than worship, pastors out to increase their platform rather than God’s glory. The very place the world is meant to be led to worship has become a place of buying and selling, often to the detriment of our witness to the world. I want God to turn over tables in my own heart, driving out any desire to sell the sacred, or to make music for my own gain over God’s glory. May this song disturb the mercenary tendencies in the modern Church, and may our prayer be “turn the tables over!”

LYRICS:
Jn 2:13-22 (see Mt 21:12-17, Mk 11:15-18, Lk 19:45-47); Is 49:22, 11:12, 56:7; 1 Cor 6:19

Verse 1
You exploit the ones who would worship
Use devotion to make a dime
Sell the sacred to turn a profit
Make the holy into merchandise

When all the world tries to get in the building
They can’t get in the door cause it’s
Overcrowded with goods and salesmen
In the holy house of the Lord

Verse 2
Jesus comes in turning over tables
Flies into a righteous rage
Makes a whip and drives out the idols
He’s jealous for His Father’s name

When all the world tries to get in the building
He’ll stand like an open door ‘cause in
Three days gonna raise a signal
This way to the house of the Lord

Chorus
Turn the tables, turn the tables over
Turn the tables, turn the tables over

Verse 3
Do you want to make a cut on the story
Do you want to see your name in lights
Do you want a percentage of the glory
It’s not something you commodify

Don’t you know that your heart is a temple
He’s knocking down your door so
Let Him in and he’ll turn over tables
Make your heart a house for the Lord

Chorus 2x

Tag:
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CCLI # 7170104. Copyright 2020 Sing the Story Music. Admin by Integrity Music. Words and music by Caroline Cobb Smith. All rights reserved.

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[leashesoff]

This song and "only the sick need a physician" both brought me to tears

[mhcountrygirl]

While looking for VBS songs for the children I found your songs. I love the simplicity and Scripture Psalm songs. Blessings to you and your family. ✝️

[brucetee]

I love your song🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[shelbysilverstein]

This song blew me away, turn those tables over Jesus ❤️

[MomDocTravels]

I have no idea how this song popped up in my queue but I heard it and fell in love immediately. I’m a new fan! Well done faithful servant! Thank you for sharing your gift!

[joandsouza]

M in love with this song Caroline . I'm glad I came across your page; the lyrics, graphics n melody are simple yet outstanding ❤️🎉💐
God bless ur talent even more 💐

[johannavalenzuela]

I found you first on Spotify and have been listening to this song on repeat over ever since. I’ve been up in the middle of the night, walking my swaddled baby, and belting this out into the cold night air. Worked like a charm! Lol There is just so much passion, even desperation, for Jesus to take over. I absolutely love everything about this song. Bless you, Caroline!!!

[johnst]

This is a beautiful song. I am glad I found your songs through a webpage.

[elvirabriones]

My first time to hear this song. I love it!

[joeshmo]

Beautiful song and AMAZING artwork!! Bravo

[spacepajamas]

Love the song, art work is nice too:)

[benzyshot]

This is so good Caroline.
Thank you for your way of putting gospel stories into songs. Excited about your album.

[brucetee]

I love your song🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤