Re: Fw: Turn up Sound - Song: Where's the Line to See Jesus

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Garnet

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Murray wrote:

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> A Very Merry Christmas to you!!

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> Where's the Line to See Jesus?

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> The story behind the song, as told by Steve Haupt:

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> " While at the mall last year, my 4 year old grandson saw kids lined up

> excitedly to see Santa Claus. Having been taught as a toddler that

> Christmas is the holiday that Christians celebrate the birth of God's

> son, with the innocence of a child, he asked his mom, " where's the

> line to see Jesus " ? If Christmas is Jesus' birthday, why don't we see

> Him more? As his grandpa, I was so happy that little Spencer

> understood the meaning of Christmas at such a tender age, and then the

> words for a song were jotted down in just a few minutes.

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> The song was inspired by my grandson, and the message was inspired by

> my Savior. Out of the mouths of babes come profound truths that many

> adults cannot understand. Hopefully Spencer's observation and our song

> will cause people to reflect on the love of Jesus, and the certainty

> that one day we will all stand in line to see Jesus. Merry Christmas

> everyone.

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> " Where's the Line to see Jesus " (Lyrics)

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> Christmas time was approaching

> Snow was starting to fall

> Shoppers choosing their presents

> People filling the mall

> Children waiting for Santa

> With excitement and glee

> A Little boy tugged my sweater

> Looked up and asked me,

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> " Where's the line to see Jesus?

> Is He here at the store?

> If Christmas time is His birthday,

> Why don't we see Him more?

> Where's the line to see Jesus?

> He was born for me.

> Santa Clause brought me presents,

> But Christ gave His life for Me. "

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> As I stood in amazement

> At this message profound

> I looked down to thank him

> He was no where around.

> A little boy at the mall

> Might as well had had wings

> As the tears filled my eyes

> I thought I heard him sing:

> [chorus:]

> " Where's the line to see Jesus?

> Is He here at the store?

> If Christmas time is His birthday,

> Why don't we see Him more?

> Where's the line to see Jesus?

> He was born for me.

> Santa Clause brought me presents,

> But Christ gave His life for me. "

> In the blink of an eye,

> At the sound of His trump't,

> We'll all stand in line at His throne.

> Every knee shall bow down.

> Every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.

> [chorus:]

> Where's the line to see Jesus?

> Is He here at the store?

> If Christmas time is His birthday,

> Why don't we see Him more?

> Where's the line to see Jesus?

> He was born for me.

> Santa Clause brought me presents,

> But Christ gave His life for me.

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