Scripture Verse

What shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ? Matthew 27:22

Introduction

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John O. Beall (1883–1961)

Words: Will­iam F. All­en, in The Light­house in Gos­pel Song, ed­it­ed by John D. Pat­ton (Birm­ing­ham, Ala­ba­ma: J. D. Pat­ton, 1910).

Music: John O. Beall (🔊 pdf nwc).

If you know where to get a good pho­to of Al­len (head & shoul­ders, at least 200×300 pix­els), or a bet­ter one of Beall,

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Behold the Man (Ecce Homo)
James Tissot (1836–1902)

Lyrics

The Lord on tri­al stands to­day,
Awaits to hear what you will say;
You treat none else in such a way—
What will you do with Je­sus?

Refrain

What will you do with Je­sus?
Will you be false or true?
Shall friends one day be ask­ing,
What will He do with you?

Our Sav­ior will be tried by all,
Just like He was in Pi­late’s hall;
What is your an­swer to this call—
What will you do with Je­sus?

Refrain

O why not en­ter now His fold?
He pleads for you, both young and old;
His love for you has oft been told—
What will you do with Je­sus?

Refrain

Will you still long­er Him de­ny,
And as of old, con­demn to die?
Or will you say, Lord, here am I?
That’s what I’ll do with Je­sus!

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