it's just a building, i heard you say,
but i remember yesterday.

just a building, when my daddy died,
a room full people sat and cried.

just a building, the day that i lost
all hope and meaning,
i looked up at the cross
i raised my head and hands in prayer,
to the loving God i knew dwelt there.

it's just a building, i heard you say,
but i remember yesterday.

just a building, where my sister wed,
and kinship with fellowship led.

just a building, with flowers of white,
beauty and hope,
a future so bright
i raised my heart and soul in praise,
to the King i know was raised.

it's just a building, i heard you say,
but i remember yesterday.

just a building, where every week,
we learned the truth we did seek.

just a building, where children sang song,
with pride and joy,
how we must get along
and together we all stood and clapped,
we knew our path the Lord has mapped.

it's just a building, i heard you say,
but i remember yesterday.

just a building, where hugs and prayer,
will strengthen everyone led there.

when our numbers were many, our struggles were few,
now our struggles are many, and members are few.
We pray to the Lord to tell us what to do,
and we carry our burdens wishing they knew.
that it's not just a building, 
if they'd just get a clue.

it's just a building, i heard you say,
but i remember yesterday.

just a building, as long as it stands,
we'll hold it together with praying hands.

CAZ 10-15-2025