To See the Bound Made Free

Would I climb up a tree
The face of Christ to see?
Would I look like a fool
Receive a life made new?

You hung upon a tree
To give yourself for me
Wealthy and unashamed
You name my broken ways

Sisters and brothers, I’m sorry
Forgive me for my silence
Systems maintained by privilege
Not seeing my compliance

Would I give up my wealth
Risk my safety and health?
Would I look like a fool
Give all I have for you?

You made your riches small
To give yourself for all
Exiled to Bethlehem
Crucified by humans

Sisters and brothers, I’m sorry
Forgive me for my silence
How I have held onto my pride
How can I give to you my life?

You gave for all black lives
You gave for refugees
You gave for LGBT
You set prisoners free
You welcome in the poor
You open every door
You bring down every wall
You died for everyone

Would I climb up a tree
To see the bound made free?