Lyrics

 
See the man on the corner
Holding life with just a thread
Rags girding him in loneliness
Hoping for a simple piece of bread
 
He daily reaches into his pocket
With hands stained with a life of pain
And opens up this dog-eared book
Reading hope about a similar man
 
            “For I loved you so much, my son
            That I have stretched out my arms and died;
            Rose again so you could join with me
            And live a life that is sanctified”
 
Tears fall down leaving dirty tracks
On his ragged cheeks of grey
Knowing he has been given life
To praise his savior for one more day
 
            “For I loved you so much, my son
            That I have stretched out my arms and died;
            Rose again so you could join with me
            And live a life that is sanctified”
 
            On the outside looking in it seems
            This man is worthless and small
            But Jesus sees the true man he is
            A blessed child of the Creator of all
 
See the man on the corner
Lying still without a breath
People passing by uncaring
Never knowing that a life has passed
 
A new creation; he is glorified
No more rags to bring him shame
Singing praises to his Father
And exalting His holy name
 
            “For I loved you so much, my son
            That I have stretched out my arms and died;
            But I rose again so you could join with me
            And live a life that is sanctified”
 
            “For I love you so much, my son
            That I stretched out my arms and died;
            Rose again so you can join with me
            And live each day here by my side”