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By James A. Tweedie After clicking 'Play', please wait a few moments for the song to load. Who, being a man, would choose to be a baby? Who, being a king, would choose to be a slave? Who, having might and majesty and power Would trade it all away for a cross and a grave? Who, being Divine, would choose to be a mortal? Who, being Life, would choose instead to die? Who, having angel choirs sing his praise Would trade it all away for a poor baby’s cry? “Only a fool!” Is what the world would say. Only a fool would give it all away. Only a fool would give up all he had. But the Lord gave it up . . . and I am glad. Only a baby lying in a manger; Wealth, status, power, have all been set aside. Costly the gift of love which knows no ending; For us a Child is born and for us Jesus died. “Only a fool!” Is what the world would say. Only a fool would give it all away. Only a fool would give up all he had. But the Lord gave it up . . . and I am glad. -- Music and lyrics by James A. Tweedie James A. Tweedie is an author, composer, performer and publisher.
The lyrics to 'Come and See' were first published in Crucifix Askew: Poems of Resurrection & Incarnation by James A. Tweedie (Dunecrest Press). They have been republished here with the author's permission. James' previous work on Foreshadow: Joseph's Lullaby (Music, December 2023) Lullaby for Jesus (Music, December 2023)
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