The Church House Sinner

Twas the day before Christmas service at the house of the Lord… I went to help out because I was bored
Everyone was preparing for the Christmas program, and I wanted to make sure they seen me around
The same old crew headed thru that door, to begin what has become their weekly chore
I didn’t realize there was so much work to be done, and everyone else was ready for fun
The same people were there happily cleaning, while all the others were still in bed dreaming
I was complaining that the music’s to loud, and then I began asking, where is the crowd?
Why is the sanctuary always so cold? and how did our congregation get so old?
Then I was gossiping about my brother and oh how I need to tell my mother
The day before Christmas service when all is in array. I was acting as if, it was only a play
When suddenly Sunday morning came in like a flash, and I turned into a saint in a dash
Painting my face and arranging my hair, oh my goodness what shall I wear?
Entering the building all glitter and glam, hoping not to expose the hidden sham
I head to the front just to be seen, and notice the choir is wearing blue jeans
Don’t tell me that’s all they can afford, I have seen that giant tattoo of the Lord
I hope that pastor don’t preach too long, I am so tired of that same old song
Look at him over there raising his hand, I am so tired of having to stand
The praise and worship is on spot today, and then congregation begins to pray
The holy spirit floods to the back door, and all the masks fall to the floor
All of God’s glory shining on their faces, the shouting and praising
The clapping and hand raising
Then my brother got happy and began to run, and I was in the bathroom missing the fun
Now the service is in full speed, and I am scrolling thru my Facebook feed
I slipped off my shoes so I could tap a nap, why does everyone have to clap?
I nodded again and nearly fell from my chair, and now I’m staring at the pastor’s hair
Is it real or is it fake? Oh, how I wish he would hurry… I’m gonna be late
When suddenly there arose such a clatter, I jumped from the pew to see whats the matter
The noise was coming from the nursery room, I just snarled and continued on in my gloom
The children were laughing and playing so hard, you could hear them out in the churchyard
I remembered something I heard the pastor say, during the scripture reading today
I had spent so much time finding fault in you, it finally occurred to me I’m a hypocrite too
I went back to my pew and begin to pray, and then I decided to repent today
I ran to the altar to receive God’s grace, now you can see him all over my face
Suddenly everyone else becomes beautiful too, Ain’t it amazing what God can do
Now my Christmas is all jolly and bright, Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night