The Farmer and the Lord
Conversations with Providence: A Farmer's Heartfelt Plea
Lyrics
While resting the other evening by the side of the road
Describes the narrator resting near a road.
I saw an old farmer in the field that he just hold
Observes an old farmer working in his field.
His face was all brown and wrinkled from the sun and the wind
Describes the farmer's weathered appearance from sun and wind.
And he was talking to the Lord just like he'd be talking to a friend
Highlights the farmer talking to God like a friend.
Well sir he said with his voice calm and quiet
Starts the farmer's conversation, addressing a concern calmly.
Them corn tassels need suckin' I got no strength to tie it
Expresses the farmer's physical inability to tend to the corn.
Had no rain in so long that the fields are mighty dusty
Notes the lack of rain and resulting dusty fields.
And it's been so unbearable hot that the kids were even gettin' fussy
Highlights the extreme heat affecting the children.
Now that grass down and the pasture it should be knee high
Expresses the ideal height for the grass in the pasture.
If we could just have a little shower Lord it might keep the calf from going dry
Desires rain to sustain the calf and grass.
Oh but listen to me talking you'd think I wasn't grateful
Acknowledges a lack of gratitude despite blessings.
Why if you didn't know me so well Lord you'd think I was down right hateful
Recognizes a potential negative perception due to complaints.
You'd think I forgot about that new calf that you sent
Recalls God's blessings like the new calf and financial aid.
And the money in the mail that took care of the rent
Highlights financial assistance through mailed money.
Mama's cough's better and Johnny's home from the navy
Shares improvements in family health and well-being.
And that good Sunday dinner of hot chicken and dumplings and gravy
Recounts a satisfying Sunday dinner.
And that new preacher you sent us Lord he's sure a fine young man
Praises the qualities of the new preacher.
Why he's just convertin' them sinners to beat the bad
Highlights the preacher's impact on the community.
Well guess I'll mosey on home now Lord I won't take no more your time
Decides to leave, acknowledging others waiting to communicate with God.
Guess there's plenty folks here about waitin' to ring your line
Acknowledges the presence of others wanting to pray.
Evening to you Lord and watch us over tonight
Bids good evening to God and requests protection for the night.
And don't you worry about us now Lord cause everything is gonna be all right
Expresses confidence that everything will be alright.
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