To the Ruling Elite: Thus says the Lord Plundering and violence are before Me There is strife, and contention arises Therefore the law is powerless And justice never goes forth   For the wicked surround the righteous Therefore perverse judgement proceeds You have stolen much, and enjoyed little You eat, but do not have enough You drink, but you are not filled with drink You build fortresses but you are not safe He who earns wages Earns wages to put into a bag with holes   God is jealous, and the Lord avenges And will not acquit the wicked Consider your ways Or I will work a wonder in your days Which you would not believe though it were told you.    To the People of the Niger Delta and the Talakawas of the Country: Thus says the Lord Come now, and let us reason together Though your sins be as scarlet They shall be as white as snow Though they be red like crimson They shall be as wool If you are willing and obedient You shall eat the good of the land   Destroy your carved wooden idols Discard your mammy water Return to Me, and I will restore your environment And I will work a wonder in your days Which you would not believe though it were told you.    Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to All.  December 2001