I Saw Jesus

Faith and social issues can be contentious and polarising. But for me, both combined is a marriage made in heaven. As a young songwriter I wanted to explore that, and this was one of those attempts. It is based on the ‘I Am’ sayings, and I thank you for listening. Drawing: Qesheth (BP) Another version by Raging Rausch: https://soundcloud.com/raging-rausch/brian-peters-i-saw-jesus-raging-rausch-cover-version-8 I Saw Jesus (Brian Peters) I saw Jesus in a man who didn’t have a home He was left to wander alone Nowhere to go, no place to rest And nothing secure Jesus, won’t you be the door Jesus, won’t you be the door I saw Jesus in a woman holding empty hands Living out of empty cans Her children starve, it’s been a while Since they were fed Jesus, won’t you be the bread Jesus, won’t you be the bread I saw Jesus in a boy within a prison cell What he’s done he cannot tell Accusers lie, and so his life Will end at youth Jesus, won’t you be the truth Jesus, won’t you be the truth [I saw Jesus in a little girl of eight In her hands she held her fate Away from home the city’s cold But she must stay Jesus, won’t you be the way Jesus, won’t you be the way]* I saw Jesus in a baby who has not a prayer Death and illness ever near May last the night, Tomorrow baby won’t survive Jesus, won’t you be the life Jesus, won't you be the life [I saw Jesus in a people living under siege Never having what they need Their lives have been a horror Of eternal night Jesus, won’t you be the light Jesus, won’t you be the light]* *omitted verses