Author: Mary Nelson Keithahn Meter: 7.6.7.6 D Appears in 2 hymnals Scripture: Luke 18:35-43 First Line: "Are you the one," they asked him Lyrics: "Are you the one,"they asked him,"the one who is to come?or must we go on waitingfor God's own promised one?"He gave John's friends an answer,so simple, yet profound."See for yourself," said Jesus,"the signs are all around."A lame man's bed is empty,he danced with joy today;a beggar's cup unneeded,for he can see his way;the leper's bell discarded,no longer cause for fear;an ear long tuned to silencenow suddenly can hear!"No sackcloth now or ashes,the sinner's been redeemed;and into mourners' tear cupsforgiving love has streamed.An unused tomb goes begging,a widow sings her praise,a precious son is living,and wondrous are God's ways!"Tell John what you have witnessed;go tell him what you've heard:The sick and poor in spiritaccept God's living Word.And blest are those who love me,who doubt and yet believe,who hope and wait, expectingLove's blessings to receive." Topics: John the Baptist Question for Jesus; Jesus Reply to John's disciples; Women in the Bible Widow of Nain Used With Tune: SENT BY JOHN Text Sources: Time Now to Gather
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