Getting Stoned
Getting Stoned
Seven chosen full of the Holy Ghost
set apart to serve and make the most
With a simple focus, the church kept growing
through the story of Jesus, seeds were sowing
Stephen stood out with miraculous power
he was resisted by the men of the tower
(Chorus)
The Son of God sits at the throne
His mighty work done and completed
For his first martyr’s courage and blood
He stands up and applauds, no longer seated
Face like an angel! He sees the standing one
“Father, forgive them”—just like his son
He traces the lineage from Abraham’s sand,
To Moses in Egypt, to the Promised Land.
Eyewitnesses, recipients of God’s favor
Yet rebellion and idolatry, became traitors
The Sanhedrin seethe, their teeth start to grind,
They rushed as one to kill as one blind!
(Chorus)
The Son of God sits at the throne
His mighty work done and completed
For his first martyr’s courage and blood
He stands up and applauds, no longer seated
Face like an angel! He sees the standing one
“Father, forgive them”—just like his son
Look to the sky... heaven rips apart...
The glory of God fills Stephen’s heart...
“I see the Son of Man!” He cries aloud,
Standing at God’s right hand, smiling as if proud!
They cover their ears!
To drown out the sound!
A feverish, raging mob drags him out of town!
At the feet of young Saul, their coats are laid down,
Heavy rocks to Stephen his crown!
SMACK! The first rock flies!
“Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” he cries!
SLAM! The broken bones!
“Do not hold this sin against them!” whispered to the stones.
He fell asleep.
A new villain looks on.
(Acts 7)
Original Lyrics: Doug Van Pelt.
Original Proof of Concept: Doug Van Pelt
Music: Doug Van Pelt / Lee Haley
Original Lead Vocal: Doug Van Pelt
Original Proof-of-Concept Guitar: Lee Haley
Musical Direction: Lee Haley
Production & Arrangement: Lee Haley
Audio Development & Editing: Lee Haley
Video Direction, Development & Editing: Lee Haley
Creation Date: June 25, 2026
Composition Ownership:
Doug Van Pelt — 50% — ASCAP
Lee Haley — 50% — BMI
Publishing: Captive Thought (ASCAP)
Publishing: Hey! Lee-Hey! Lee (BMI)
© 2026 Doug Van Pelt and Lee Haley. All Rights Reserved.
Master Recording Ownership:
Doug Van Pelt — 50%
Lee Haley — 50%
℗ 2026 Doug Van Pelt and Lee Haley
AI-Assisted Production:
Additional instrumentation and production elements were created using AI-assisted and generative production tools under human creative direction. Original lyrics, lead vocal, and overall proof of concept were provided by Doug Van Pelt. Original proof-of-concept guitar, musical direction, arrangement, production development, audio editing, and video direction/editing were provided by Lee Haley.
ALBUM-WIDE AUTHORSHIP & AI DISCLOSURE
All lyrics on this project were written by Doug Van Pelt* (Except track one - “The Heads of Samaria”).
AI-assisted tools were also used for selected instrumentation and production under the human creative and musical direction of Lee Haley. Songwriting, performance, production, and ownership credits are listed separately.
