What do I see?

Years ago when my girls were small
They attended a Lutheran primary school
The beauty of their schooling was in part
Precious hymns that they learned for a start
One I recall that we all loved to sing was...
"What do I see?"

What do I see as I gaze down the road?
People are starting to jeer
I see a man who is bearing his load
Wood of the Cross that men fear

Only a short time ago, these people
Greeted this man as their king
Waving palm branches and shouting Hosanna
Making the countryside ring

He had brought healing and often had spoken
Good news that God sets us free
In his disciples new hope is awoken
Faith hope and charity

What do I see as I gaze down the road?
People are jeering ahead
I see a man who is nailed to his Cross
Jesus the victim is dead

What do I see as I look up in prayer?
What makes my heart want to sing?
I see a man who is living forever
Jesus the saviour is king

Frank Parsonage 1965

I see Jesus up in heaven
Looking down upon you
Looking down upon me
Love in His eyes as He watches
Us poor sinners...
Living out our sad destiny...