From the recording Anthology
The personal relationship between creation and creator is as unique as each individual on the planet. This song is an example of that uniqueness and serves as a reminder that God is the ultimate life we must have to fulfill our relationship with Him.
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”