Words and Music: © 2003 Judith Hanlon,
Vocals: Cindy Anderson, Jim Carlson, Judy Hanlon and Kathy Rutledge, Piano: Judy Hanlon

Every Sunday morning I sit before the cross
Say my Hallelujahs and Amens
I repeat the prayers responsively and clear
And shout with gusto all the hymns
But when the hymnals are shut and put away
The Bible is closed and still
I want to know if Jesus is alive
My aching heart to fill
Don’t tell me the old, old story once again
Show me God’s love come alive
Help me find a way to know that Jesus came
Point me to the Spirit’s light that shines
It’s grace that bridges chasms that divide.
Don’t show me religion,
there’s lots of them around
There’s system to society
In liturgy and order don’t stifle
growth and change
And lift up human piety
Show me something growing an
all transforming power
That Jesus changes how you live your day
I want to know that Jesus is alive
Can you show me where he’s been today
Don’t tell me you’ve opened
your arms as Jesus did
Then preach a message that divides.
I’ll know you believe there’s room
at Calvary’s cross
When rivers of its grace stream far and wide.
When our pews are filled with diversity
With joy we seek to welcome and embrace
I want to know – what would Jesus do
For those excluded from His Table’s grace.
Open doors that each might find their place.

 Every Sunday Morning

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