KINSHIP

KINSHIP

What if Jesus were my brother?
Would I recognize Thy Son?
Would my eyes be open to Him?
Would I know He was the one?

If I saw Him poor or lonely,
Would I recognize His face?
If I saw a Man afflicted,
Of another tongue or race?

What if Jesus were a stranger?
Would I lend a friendly smile?
Would I welcome Him sincerely?
Would I speak with Him a while?

If he needed my attention,
Would I have the time to pay?
If the Savior’s scars were hidden,
Would I know Him anyway?

(23 August 2009, Maryvale Ward, Phoenix, Arizona)