Author: Sydney Carter (1915-2004) Hymnal: Ancient and Modern #575 (2013) Topics: Aid and development Lyrics: 1 When I needed a neighbour, were you there, were you there?
When I needed a neighbour, were you there?
Refrain:
And the creed and the colour and the name won't matter,
were you there?
2 I was hungry and thirsty, were you there, were you there?
I was hungry and thirsty, were you there? [Refrain]
3 I was cold, I was naked, were you there, were you there?
I was cold, I was naked, were you there? [Refrain]
4 When I needed a shelter, were you there, were you there?
When I needed a shelter, were you there? [Refrain]
5 When I needed a healer, were you there, were you there?
When I needed a healer, were you there? [Refrain]
6 Wherever you travel I'll be there, I'll be there,
wherever you travel I'll be there. [Refrain] Scripture: Matthew 22:39 Languages: English Tune Title: NEIGHBOUR
When I needed a neighbour, were you there, were you there?