Slowly I stir to open my eyes
And still only find blackness
Sounds all around, people movin' on
Please help a blind beggar

This is the spot I always beg
It is here I try to make a living
Hard when you're blind, listening to sounds
I've spent most of my life here

But something is different this day
A buzz of muted excitement
Snatches of voices reach my ears
He's coming, He's coming this miracle worker

Memory dredged from past conversations
Could this be the man, the one called Jesus
A man they say could heal all afflictions
And even manage to raise the dead

The crowd so noisy, so many around
People pushing and shoving
I try to be heard above the noise
But there is no use to my begging

Make way, make way, a loud voice spoke out
Let through my Lord and Master
Please Lord, I cried out loud, have pity
And heal this blind beggar

Fear gripped my heart, I had spoken boldly
I cringed in myself for the kick to follow
Instead hands so soft and gentle
Firmly covered my eyes

My son, He spoke, you are forgiven
In my Father's name you shall be healed
The world burst suddenly into vision
The colours were so bright

Through tears in eyes I looked at this man
This man of humble appearance
And yet I could see with new found eyes
The majesty and splendour