Gord Lang - What Would Jesus Do? lyrics

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There’s a drifter on the corner and he finds it hard to stand

So he’s asking for a dollar as he’s holding out his hand

He doesn’t quite remember how his life turned out this way

He just believes another drink would help him face today

Do we try to step around him and pretend that he’s not there

Or do we see a wounded heart that needs a Father’s care

Is there some way we can reach him with a love that’s strong and true

As we ponder the reality of – what would Jesus do?

There’s a young girl in a mini-skirt – she’s just across the street

And she’s looking for a favor from a man she hopes she’ll meet

(Oh) There was a time she dreamed of being Daddy’s little-girl

But circumstances changed so fast and crushed her perfect world

(Now) We could totally ignore her in our disgust and shame

And judge her for her sinful life – just a face without a name

(But) We should tell her there’s a different way – a life of hope anew

And settle the uncertainty of – what would Jesus do?

There’s an old man in a nursing home who’s lonely for the day

(When) he could wake up to his Morning Star – before she passed away

(Oh) He knows that there will come a time he’ll see her once again

But for now there’s only memories to help him ease the pain

And the mem’ries of what used to be no longer fill the hole

(No) He needs some love to heal the hurt that’s threatening his soul

So from the ache of loneliness he’s reaching out to you

The question of the day remains as – what would Jesus do?

(Now) It’s a question that we’ll need to face in living every day

To know just how to help each one we meet along the way

To help them see beyond today – with a different point-of-view

And walk with them through all their pain ‘cause that’s what He would do