Picture of Sai (Picture of Jesus)

This is a beautiful American / South African song that can be done a cappella or with instruments. Years ago, the DC Young Adults sang this but changed a few words to refer to Swami. We replaced the 2nd verse (that refers to Gandhi/MLK) with the following:

"Now it has been spoken
that He would come again
But would we recognize
This God among men?

He Loves all and Serves All
His Light shines near and far
We have a picture of Jesus
in the Sai Avatar"

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It hangs above my altar
Like they hung him from a cross
 I keep one in my wallet
For the times I feel lost

 In a wooden frame with splinters
 Where my family kneels to pray
And if you listen close
You'll hear the words he used to say

 I've got a picture of Jesus
In his arms so many prayers rest
We've got a picture of Jesus
And with him we shall be forever blessed
Forever blessed

 Now it has been spoken
He would come again
But would we recognize
This king among men
There was a man in our time
His words shine bright like the sun
 He tried to lift the masses
And was crucified by gun

 He was a picture of Jesus
With him so many prayers rest
He is a picture of Jesus
In his arms so many prayers rest
With him we shall be forever blessed

 Some days have no beginning
And some days have no end
Some roads are straight and narrow
And some roads only bend
So let us say a prayer
For every living thing
Walking towards a light
From the cross of a king

 We long to be a picture of Jesus
Of Jesus