This is a fine ballad from David MacGregor gently proposing our actions as the face of Christ. It reminds a bit of John Denver channelled through Shirley Erena Murray.
The sheet music is freely available at his website.
I managed to not overdo the backing I made on BIAB for a change.
Christ shows his face
when lives are pained
weary hearts are breaking.
shows God’s grace
while troubles rise,
past foundations shakingEvery smile
Every hand
Every soft embracing
Christ shows his face
when lives are pained,
hope is hard, displacingChrist shows his face
in thirsting souls
When hunger’s met with feeding
When nakedness for all to see
is met with love’s new clothingOffered rest
Offered home
Offered hope’s new morning
Christ shows his face
when all seems dark, the
light of Christ keeps shining.Christ shows his face
in community
extending past their comfort
Sharing tirelessly as one
Self-giving for anotherEvery smile
David MacGregor
Every tear
Every soft embracing, yes
Christ is found
when all seems lost, when
When love’s true heart
When love’s true hope
When love’s true light keeps shining.
© 2011 Willow Publishing