Story Behind The Song
I was in church when a transient walked in during the sermon. I leaned over to my wife and said, "That's Jesus."
Song Description
A transient walks into church and sits next to me. I judge him by his dirty clothes and alchohol breath. Then I realize Jesus comes to us in the most unexpected ways and I need to recognize God in this man.
| Song Length |
3:28 |
Genre |
Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Mood |
Diplomatic |
| Subject |
Encouragement, Judgement |
Similar Artists |
Ricky Skaggs, Hank Williams |
| Language |
English |
Era |
1950 - 1959 |
Lyrics
Jesus Walked In
By Steven DeGroot
Copyright 2001
1
[my prettiest dress]
I put on my suit and tie last Sunday
Got into my shiny clean car with my family
Went to church and we were singing
About a sweet and gentle Savior
When a man smelling of whisky sat next to me.
Chorus:
When Jesus walked in his clothes were dirty
When Jesus walked in his hair was matted
When Jesus walked in he smelled like he?d been drinkin? the night before
You never know when you might meet him
You never know who he might look like
So don?t be the one to throw the first stone
When Jesus walks in.
2
When it came to shaking hands, I barely could touch him
Afraid that the dirt on him would get on me
Then the preachers voice got quiet
And the words he spoke went deeper
As you do to the least of these, you do to me
Bridge:
I never know what a man?s had to suffer
I hope I?ve learned how to love another
I don?t wanna be the one to judge my brother