I came to church today
Because it was expected of me.
I had rather just stay at home
And watch a little TV.
But someone called my name
Just as the sun began to rise.
I knew that it was Jesus
Even before I opened my eyes.
So I stumbled out of my bed
And dressed by habit’s force.
As the first song began to play
I walked in the church’s door.
As I sat there in my seat
As I have done for years,
The preacher’s voice went on and on
But his words did not reach my ears.
But then something happened
That was so strange it seems,
The lights began to fade away
Just like in a dream.
And then I heard a voice call out
It sounded like my name.
I looked around the crowded room
But it did not look the same.
The peoples’ faces were all aglow
With a warm and radiant light.
And then I knew what had happened-
Jesus was here tonight.
He came to where I sat
And put His hand in mine,
He gave me such a loving smile
And said, “My child, its time.”
All at once the light was gone
And the church looked as before.
But now I knew what I had to do
And why I had walked through that door.
I went up to the preacher
With tears running down my face.
I told him that I was ready
To let Jesus have His place.
Oh, what a wonderful feeling
Came into my heart that day.
I knew that Jesus entered in
When I knelt down to pray.
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