She was lonely,
and I gave her no friendship;
She was sad,
and I gave her no cheer;
She was despairing,
and I gave her no hope.
Yet I say, "Where have I failed Thee, Lord?"

Her child was sick,
but I polished silver;
Her husband was fired,
but I showed her my new suit;
Her friend let her down,
but I went shopping.
Yet I say, "Where have I failed Thee, Lord?"

Her confidence was betrayed,
then I told her the minister's faults;
her faith was faltering,
then I was critical of the church;
Her soul sought salvation,
then I hurried off to my club.
Yet I say, "Where have I failed Thee, Lord?"

Wait!
Did I hear Him say, "You do not understand her needs."
Did I hear Him say, "You were too busy."
Did I hear Him say, "You are of little faith."
Or did He say, "Why call ye me 'Lord'?"

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