If the Saviour stood beside me,
would I do the things I do?
Would I think of His commandments and try harder to be true?
Would I follow His example? Would I live more righteously?
If I could see the Saviour standing by, watching over me.
If the Saviour stood beside me,
would I say the things I say?
Would my words be true and kind, if He were never far away?
Would I try to share the gospel? Would I speak more reverently?
If I could see the Saviour standing by, watching over me.
If the Saviour stood beside me,
would I often kneel to pray?
Would I listen to the Spirit's voice and hasten to obey?
Would I count my many blessings? Would I praise Him gratefully?
If I could see the Saviour standing by, watching over me.
If the Saviour stood beside me,
would I comfort those in need?
Would I try to show the Saviour's love in every word and deed?
Would I give to those who hunger? Would I serve more willingly?
If I could see the Saviour standing by, watching over me.
He is always me,
though I do not see Him there;
and because He loves me dearly, I am in His watchful care.
So I'll be the kind of person that I know I'd like to be,
if I could see the Saviour standing by,
if I could see the Saviour standing by,
watching over me.
I really like this song. The lyrics really speak to me and give a lot of food for thought. In our words, deeds, thoughts, lifestyle, can we say that we are squeaky clean before God? Or do we, at times, forget that He is observing us? And because the melody is simple and repetitive, just memorise the lyrics and you can sing this to yourself every now and then as a reminder to be watchful in your speech, conduct and thoughts.
This song shall be one of my spiritual reminders. (:
