One Simple Word

© 2005, Jim Feldman

V1

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If Jesus were alive today What would he do, what would he say

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Could he get noticed changing water to wine, Healing the sick and curing the blind

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Would he have to do something made for TV Would he travel around in an armed humvee

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Would he be the president or the pope To share his message of love and of hope

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Would kings come to where he was born Would angels appear, blowin’ their horn

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Or would he be born in each and every one Of all the people living under the sun

Chorus

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His message would be heard by all ears It hasn’t changed in 2000 years

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One constant theme comes from high above With one simple word, that’s love

V2

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Would he make people segregate Would he say it’s OK to hate

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The other folks that are not like you Muslim gay or black just to name a few

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Would he reach out to the “other” side Cast his net very far and wide

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Let us know that we are in this together That’s how we will join in his kingdom for ever

Chorus

V3

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Would he tell you to hoard your stuff While there’s starving kids that don’t get enough

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Would he say that it’s not your problem That kids with no hope can be easily forgotten

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Would he say to look in the eye Of the oppressed to find Jesus Christ

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Would he tell you to open your mind And always, always be loving and kind

Chorus