That Side Of Town

I'm glad that you visit that side of town

Where sinners of all kinds reside and abound

I once was a tenant in that compound

On disobedience street house one hundred and one

Many of the folks here were my neighbors then

When sin’s darkest deeds was our pleasure and flair

But you came one day in a red Rolls Royce

Knocked on my door and gave me an offer of choice

Now I have a new address on holy close house one

I thank you Lord for visiting that side of town

I’m glad that you visit that side of town

I remember when you drove through life estate

Renowned for its never vacant lack parks

Where the needy sit with hands on their brow

Some of the folks here were in the park that day

Wondering how on earth the next meal will be made

But you stepped out loaded from your red Hummer ride

Supplied all our need and rescued us from debts hide

And it’s been a while since I strolled to that park

I thank you Lord that you visit that side of town

I’m glad that you visit that side of town

Dark Avenue with its grey stores and tattered malls

Where each night’s tune is tears on the pillow

Because all for sale was pain heartache and sorrow

But you came again in your red Ferrari

And took us on a shopping spree in the supplies of the Spirit

Now glad songs fill our night and day

I thank you Lord that you visit that side of town

No wonder the people call you Master

And all my neighbors call you Savior

On the streets you are known as Healer

Men hail you as Faithful Provider

Because at every turn what we need is who You are

I’m so grateful You are such a wonder

Mighty in moving, loving in doing

For this indeed is our testimony

You have reached out to the least of men

And made such the best of them