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What Is this World Coming To?

from Workin' On Commission by Rick Lee James

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lyrics

Billy always lived alone, his prison was an empty home.
He came to this church as a last resort for a friend. But he didn't look just right so the church turned him out into the dark of night.
Before very long he brought his life to an end.

What is this world coming to?
Do they see Jesus when they look at you?
Do they see a light that's shining bright in the dark?
Do they know you'll always be there fore them when they have need.
They won't come to Jesus if they can't come to you.
What is this world coming to?

Mary came to this church as a teen.
She was pregnant and out on the street.
She saw the sign that said our church can be your home.
But they turned her away
said we're just to busy today.
we can't help you now, we've got a missions drive going on.

What is this world coming to?
Do they see Jesus when they look at you?
Do they see a light that's shining bright in the dark?
Do they know you'll always be there fore them when they have need.
They won't come to Jesus if they can't come to you.
What is this world coming to?

Jesus came to your door one day
as a man who had lost his way.
He was dirty and sick, in need of clothes and a bed.
But you turned him away saying I can't help you today.
That's not my ministry, you know I just don't feel led.

Then Jesus said:
What is this church coming to?
when the world can't see Jesus in you?
when all they see is a light that's being snuffed out by the dark the dark?
When they know that you won't be there for them when they have need.
They won't come to Jesus if He acts anything like you.
What is this world coming to?

Are they coming to you?

What is this world coming to?

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from Workin' On Commission, released August 12, 1997

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Rick Lee James Springfield, Ohio

Rick Lee James is a singer and songwriter, a hospital chaplain, a gifted speaker, a worship leader and a Podcast host who has worked with the likes of Jason Gray, Andrew Peterson, Sara Groves, Michael Card, Brian Zahnd, Tripp York, Brett Mccracken, Ian Morgan Cron and many more. ... more

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