In Scripture the devil cowers before the godly power of the Son of God. Jesus refuses to bow down in the face of temptation. We claim the victory in His name and have nothing to fear from tne one whose ultimate destiny is hell.
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Story behind the song
The Rolling Stones song 'Sympathy for tne Devil' was and is a classic. But the message offered through the Biblical books is that Satan does not need our sympathy. This strange little ditty seeks to set the record straight.
I once received some criticism for the line that suggests inviting Satan to 'tempt me longer.' 'Lead us not into temptation' we are taught to pray. The line is meant to suggest that in continuing to test our faith, the devil is playing a losing card. The more we overcome the stronger we become.
Remember where he is headed? Because of Jesus, we have a far better destination to travel towards. Not by our own merit, but through the grace of Jesus we are saved.
Musically it uses a vintage phaser pedal for creepy effect on the guitats and vocal. The tape warping adds an extra layer of strangeness.
Lyrics
No sympathy for the devil
Adrian J Pratt 1975
Ha Ha Satan you got no hold over me
Ah you devil go to hell
Cos I got Jesus right here in my heart
And that sort of power
Tears you devils apart.
All day long you tempt me
But there's no way that I'll bow down to you
I got the Spirit right here in my heart
So you better look out or it will tear you apart.
I got the power, to make you devils cower,
So come and tempt me longer
You're making me much stronger.
Ha Ha Satan you got no claim on me
Ah you devil go to hell
Cos I got Jesus right here in my heart
And that's the power that
Tears you devils apart
I got the Spirit in my heart.