How Many Times

How many times must Christ call to us
Before His message is heard
How many times must He knock at our door
Before we answer His call
How many times must His grace be poured out
Before our response will be heard

The answer my friend must come from within 
The answer must come from within 

How many times must my shadow appear
Before you know that I'm there
How many times must I wait all alone
Before you show that you care
How many times must I carry my cross
Before you are willing to share

Lord we know You are calling to us
In every person we meet
Lord You know that You're challenging us
In every cross that we bear
Lord we know that Your love will be there
To bring our response from within