We hear about endangered species almost every day.
The redwood tree, the spotted owl are next to go they say.
But on the list of disappearing things I do not see
A word about what’s happening to the Christian family.
Does anybody know what’s happened to the Christian family?
Where peace abounds & love surrounds & there is harmony
Where kids learn right from wrong by the example that they see.
Does anybody know what’s happened to the Christian family?
One night I dreamed that I walked through a graveyard overgrown.
I saw a different virtue was engraved upon each stone.
I saw where they had buried courage, truth, & honesty,
Then I passed the marker: absolute morality.
Before I turn to leave a fresh dug grave I paused to see.
The headstone clearly read: “Here lies the Christian family.”
The meaning of the dream was clear: with all those virtues gone,
There was no foundation left to build the Christian family on.
When I awoke I got down on my knees & there I prayed
I thanked God for my family, then this vow to Him I made:
If Christian homes will be preserved, it must begin with me
Lord, through your power & grace I’ll have a Christian family.
Does anybody know what’s happened to the Christian family?
Where peace abounds & love surrounds & there is harmony
Where kids learn right from wrong by the example that they see.
Does anybody know what’s happened to the Christian family?
Lord, through your power & grace we’ll have a Christian family.
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Lyrics submitted by Karen Marberry.