Author: Shirley Erena Murray Hymnal: More Voices #64 (2007) Meter: 9.8.10.9 Topics: Forgiveness First Line: Because you came and sat beside us Lyrics: 1 Because you came and sat beside us,
because you came and heard us speak,
and we ignored you and we refused you,
we ask forgiveness, Lord Jesus Christ.
2 Because you laughed and loved the childlike,
because you lived from day to day,
and we love status and steady money,
we ask forgiveness, Lord Jesus Christ.
3 Because our peace was your agenda,
because you wept to see us war,
and we love power, and winning battles,
we ask forgiveness, Lord Jesus Christ.
4 Because your Cross compels an answer,
because your love absorbs our sin,
and we are wounded because we wound you,
we ask forgiveness, Lord Jesus Christ.
5 Because you came on Easter morning,
because you come at Pentecost,
and in the Spirit, we are forgiven,
we live to praise you, Lord Jesus Christ! Scripture: John 1:11-14 Languages: English Tune Title: MAUJER STREET
Because You Came