Jesus in the Temple Lyrics

"At twelve years old they went to celebrate

The Passover Feast in Jerusalem's gate"

When they left for home He chose to stay

"Found in the temple after three days"

"And all who heard Him were amazed that day"

"At His understanding and the words He'd say"

His parents asked "Child why this way?"

He answered clear with truth displayed:

"Why were you searching? Did you not see?

"I must be in My Father's house" where I'm meant to be"

The Son of God the promised One

"God is My Father"—He and I are One

His mother and Joseph they didn't understand

"Yet Mary treasured these things at hand"

He knew His mission His purpose here

To "do His Father's will" this truth was clear

"In wisdom and stature Jesus grew"

"In favor with God and man He knew"

His childhood years God's grace revealed

"Tempted yet without sin" His fate was sealed

"Why were you searching? Did you not see?

"I must be in My Father's house" where I'm meant to be"

The Son of God the promised One

"God is My Father"—He and I are One

"Every year His parents went"

"And Jesus grew with their consent"

"But His heart belonged to His Father above"

"The Son of God sent in love"

On Olives' ridge where He often would pray

Teaching in temples walking Heaven's way

He healed the broken made the blind to see

Spoke of His Kingdom setting captives free

From the waters of Jordan to the cross He'd bear

With every word He showed God's care

From the cradle to the empty grave

Christ would rise "the world to save"

"Why were you searching? Did you not see?

"I must be in My Father's house" where I'm meant to be"

The Son of God the promised One

"God is My Father"—He and I are One