It Was I

It was I in the stranger you helped to find his way,
it was I you helped to cross the street one cold and wintry day.
It was I in the destitute, to whom you gave food and drink,
it was I in the homeless you helped get off the street.

It was I in the family you helped in time of need,
it was I in the helpless child, you went without to feed.
It was I you trusted when no one else would care,
it was I you rescued when no one else would dare.

It was I in the soldier you helped recover from his wounds,
it was I in the orphaned child you took into your home.
It was I in the elderly to whom you were so kind,
it was I in the straggler you would not leave behind.

It was I in your family, it was I who gave them life,
it was I in every person, brother, sister, husband, wife.
It was I to whom you gave yourself so unselfishly,
it was I who was the Love you gave so unconditionally.

By Paul Martin © 2013
It Was I     www.MyPrayers.net

Music Credits
℗ 2013 Lyrics written and music composed and performed by Paul Martin.
Produced and arranged by Paul Martin and Daryl Kojak.