If I Were There

If I were there that Sunday,

Would I have noticed His entry?
Would I have laid down my cloak
And cheered the coming King?
Or would I have stood back
Wondering what all the fuss was about?

 

If I were there in the Upper Room,
Would I have let Him wash my feet?
Would I have proclaimed my undying devotion?
Would I have asked, “Is it I?”
Or would I have slipped out to betray Him?

If I were there in the courtyard,
Would I have denied my Lord?
Would I have hidden in the shadows?
Or would I have cheered the accusers
And spat in His face?
Would I have asked for Barabbas instead?

If I were there on the hillside,
Would I have mocked Him?
Would I have wept with His mother?
Would the darkness have startled me
Into realizing this was an innocent man?
Would I have helped prepare His body
And laid Him in my tomb?

If I were there that morning,
Would I have gone to the tomb?
Would I have seen the angels?
Would I have run to share the news?
Would I have believed the report of others?
Or would I still be doubting?

Lord, without seeing, I believe
Without hearing, I trust Your Word
By faith I accept Your love,
And wait in hope for Your return!