Leslie Fish - Thousandth Man lyrics

One man in a thousand, Solomon says, Will stick more close than a brother And it's worthwhile seeking him half of your days If you find him before the other Nine hundred and ninety-nine depend On what the world sees in you, But the Thousandth Man will stand your friend With the whole round world agin you But if he finds you or if you find him, The rest of the world don't matter; For the Thousandth Man will sink or swim With you in any water Nine hundred and ninety-nine of 'em call For silver and gold in their dealings; But the Thousandth Man is worth 'em all Because you can show him your feelings His wrong is your wrong, his right is your right, In season or out of season Stand up and back it in all men's sight With that for your only reason! Nine hundred and ninety-nine can't bide The shame or the mocking or laughter, But the Thousandth Man will stand by your side To the foot of the gallows and after!