I Am

V1

I am the man         sitting on the back pew

Feeling left out         a simple handshake would do

I am the man        with an old box for a home

The Daily news                 is all I have to keep warm

I am the man       with different color skin

Who you judge     before you see the heart within

I am the man         on the battle field alone

Hoping someone    is praying for me back home

 Chorus

If we all reached out     like Jesus did

There would be no place       to sit or stand

This church isn’t ours     it belongs to God

And He welcomes everyone    with open arms

V2

I am the child    with dirty shoes on my feet

Crying from pain   of needing something to eat

I am her mom    working to make ends meet 

A double shift    trying to keep the kids off the street

I am the man   lying in the rest home

Waiting to die    lonely and alone

I am your neighbor   just down the street

We smile and nod    never speak of God when we meet

**Chorus**

Bridge (LET CHORDS RING)

I am the man   with sandals on my feet

Long hair        you look away when we meet

Would you embrace me    or send me along

I’m the Son of God   sent to lead you home

Chorus

If we all reached out     like Jesus did

There would be no place       to sit or stand

This church isn’t ours     it belongs to God

And He welcomes everyone    with open arms

Let’s welcome everyone     with open arms