The Reason
Hey Neighbor
Copyright 2006.
Written for an Advent Story project I'm working on. This is from the perspective of Joseph's next-door neighbor, whose son had told him about the kings coming to visit Jesus.
But a line in this song encapsulates the vital question all of us must ask: 'Who IS this Jesus anyway?'
Your answer to this one question may determine where you spend eternity.
Lyrics
Verse 1:
Hey neighbor, don't know how to ask this,
Or what I'm asking for.
But my son said he saw camels kneeling
Just outside your door.
Said they brought kings to visit Jesus,
And it has me mystified.
Until now, you see, my son has never lied.
Chorus:
Who is this Jesus, anyway?
Why would these kings from the East come all this way?
Is He really King of Kings? Will He wipe our sins away?
Who is this Jesus, anyway?
Verse 2:
Hey neighbor, he said those three kings
Cast crowns at Jesus' feet.
And they all fell down and worshipped Him
And laid presents at his feet.
I know all this sounds crazy, but I don't know what to do.
I need to know the truth, so now I'm asking you:
Chorus:
Verse 3:
Hey neighbor, did you just try
To make a fool out of me?
Did you say your little boy will have
To die to make us free?
Can you give me solid proof to help
My doubting heart along?
Hey, that's solid gold! Could this mean I was wrong?
Chorus: