Song Lyrics To 'Down The Street'

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Well I went to a church meeting
Down the street,
The people down there they like to say
Just go away.
I’m on my way;
I’m coming back to Jesus now.
Talking with the devil
And have a good time.
Eating up his lies
And drinking his wine.
I’m on my way;
I’m coming back to Jesus now.
Now some folks say
The devil is good,
I caught him truthing
As if he could,
I’m on my way;
I’m coming back to Jesus now.
Here come his minions
Down the street,
With lying eyes
My soul to

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