Down to Joppa

Now there was in Joppa a disciple named Tabitha, which, translated, means Dorcas. She was full of good works and acts of charity. In those days she became ill and died, and when they had washed her, they laid her in an upper room. Since Lydda was near Joppa, the disciples, hearing that Peter was there, sent two men to him, urging him, “Please come to us without delay.” So Peter rose and went with them. And when he arrived, they took him to the upper room. All the widows stood beside him weeping and showing tunics and other garments that Dorcas made while she was with them. But Peter put them all outside, and knelt down and prayed; and turning to the body he said, “Tabitha, arise.” And she opened her eyes, and when she saw Peter she sat up. And he gave her his hand and raised her up. Then calling the saints and widows, he presented her alive. And it became known throughout all Joppa, and many believed in the Lord.

(Acts 9:36-42 ESV)

Down to Joppa

February 12, 2013

Peter walked down to the gates this morning,

Down a road he has walked before.

Peter walked out through the gates this morning,

Down to Joppa, Peter went once more.

Peter went there cause he heard some crying-

Sisters weeping and calling her name.

Peter went there and he found them praying;

Sisters calling on the Lord by name.

Peter walked out through the gates this morning,

Down to Joppa, Peter went once more.

Peter came in and he found them mourning

On their knees and deep in prayer.

Peter told them they could stop their crying,

“Sisters come on, let’s go downstairs.”

Peter said, “Now, you can stop that worrying.

Don’t you worry, now that I’m here.”

Peter said, “You know, there’s no more hurting.

Don’t you worry, now the Lord is near.”

Peter walked out through the gates this morning,

Down to Joppa, Peter went once more.

Peter went up and he found her lying

On the bed the sisters had made.

Peter saw then how they loved her sowing.

On the headboard, there her work was laid.

Peter knelt down and he started praying

For his sister, sweet child of God.

Peter said, “Now, it’s time we were going.

He wants you with him, the Lamb of God.”

Peter walked out through the gates this morning

Down to Joppa, Peter came once more.

Love you, Mom.