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I'm standing at your doorstep
With a letter in my hand
I pray you'll read it carefully
And that you'll understand
I've wronged you, and I know it
My life is yours to take
But please, I beg you - read these words
For your friend Paul's dear sake.
The letter will explain much
So read it, sir, I pray
It tells my story in Paul's words
It holds my fate, today
To run away was foolish
And I was thrown in prison
There God allowed me to meet Paul
And I made a decision
To give my life to Jesus Christ
And live as He has taught
So Paul convinced me to return
His letter I have brought
So read the letter and decide
If I will live or perish
I want so much to make things right
Your mercy I would cherish
As you read these words I pray
That you will set me free
But even as your servant
I would contented be
I see you as you read the words
Your face reflects your mood
You're thinking of your old friend Paul
You know his word is good
At first, your hands gripped tightly
Your anger was so clear
But as you read, your hands relaxed
Because Paul is so dear
He told me of the debt you've owed
To him, for many years
As your eyes scan his written words
Your eyes are full of tears
I understand just how you feel
For memories of grace
Can often bring tears to our eyes
Though joy adorns our face
As your eyes read down the scroll
I see the them show confusion
I know your heart is torn between
Revenge and absolution
So at your door I stand and wait
I've given up my will
If Jesus Christ can give His life
Upon that lonely hill
Then surely I can give mine back
To you, if so you say
For that is what is lawful
For slaves who run away
But would you please consider
The words that you have read?
Please set me free and I will serve
You with my heart and head
So here I stand; I wait your word
I'm holding my last breath
You see, the letter that you read:
It holds my life - or death
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based on the book of Philemon
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