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22. Would You Believe?

1 If you could see Christ standing here tonight,
His thorn-crown'd head and pierced hands could view;
Could see those eyes that beam with heavn's own light,
And hear Him say, "Beloved, 'twas for you:"

Chorus:
Would you believe, and Jesus receive,
If He were standing here?
Would you believe, and Jesus receive,
If He were standing here?

2 If you could see that face so calm and sweet,
Those lips that spake words only pure and true;
Could see the nail prints in His tender feet,
And hear Him say, "Beloved, 'twas for you:" [Chorus]

3 He whispers to your heart, turn not away,
For He's beside you, in your narrow pew;
If you will listen, you will hear Him say
In loving tones "Beloved, 'twas for you." [Chorus]

Text Information
First Line: If you could see Christ standing here tonight
Title: Would You Believe?
Author: Caroline Sawyer
Refrain First Line: Would you believe and Jesus receive
Language: English
Publication Date: 1908
Topic: Invitation and Repentance
Notes: Public Domain.
Tune Information
Name: [If you could see Christ standing here tonight]
Composer: D. B. Towner
Key: F Major
Notes: Public Domain.



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