What Would You Do (If Jesus Came to Your House)
Porter Wagoner
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(What would you do what would you do if Jesus came to spend some time with you) If Jesus came to your house to spend a day or two If he came unexpectedly I wonder what you'd do When you saw him comin' would you meet him at the door With arms outstretched and welcome to your heavenly visitor Or would you need to change some things before you let him in Like burn some magazines and put the Bible where they'd been Oh I know that you'd give your nicest room to such an honered guest And all the food you would serve to him would be the very best And you'd keep assuring him that you were glad to have him there That serving him in your home was a joy beyond compare But what about your family conversation would it keep up its normal pace And would you find it hard each meal to say a table grace Would you be glad to have him stay forever on and on Or would you sigh of great relief when finally he had gone You know it might be interesting to know the things you'd do If Jesus came in person to spend some time with you (What would you do what would you do if Jesus came to spend some time with you)
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Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY
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11 facts about this song
Genre ClassificationThe song "What Would You Do (If Jesus Came to Your House)" is a gospel song, reflecting Porter Wagoner's deep roots in country gospel music.
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Year of ReleasePorter Wagoner released this song in 1956, which was quite early in his music career.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its religious theme, the song performed well commercially reaching number eight on the country charts.
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Context of the SongThis song asks the listener to consider how they would behave if Jesus were to visit their home, inviting self-reflection on one's actions and behavior.
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SongwriterThe song was written by Joel Hemphill, a prolific songwriter in the world of Christian music, demonstrating Porter Wagoner's mutual respect with other significant figures in gospel music.
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Album Information"What Would You Do (If Jesus Came to Your House)" was released as a standalone single first but was later included in Wagoner’s album titled “The Grand Ole Gospel”.
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Performance Styleknown for his flashy Nudie suits and blond pompadour, Porter Wagoner delivered the song with his signature earnestness, aligning with the contemplative and serious theme of the song.
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LegacyAs Porter Wagoner is often remembered for his duet work with Dolly Parton, this song is an important reminder of his solo career and his significant contributions to country and gospel music.
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Song's MessageThe song is often interpreted as a commentary on hypocrisy among people who identify as religious, a theme often found in Southern gospel music.
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FormatThe release format of the song was a 7-inch 45 rpm record which was the trending format in the mid-1950s.
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Multiple RecordingsIt was recorded by several other artists, including Red Sovine, but Porter Wagoner's version remains the most famous.
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