The first verse and chorus are inspired by Matthew 8:6-8, which is about the Roman centurion who has such faith in Jesus ability to heal that he says "do not come to my house, speak and the boy is healed". The other verses apply this approach to asking Jesus healing for ourselves and our world.
The song doesn't appear to have been published anywhere else, but the Joy is Like the Rain collection is still available from the Medical Mission sisters (link below).
The tune has a 4/4 time signature. When it is set in the key of Eb, the first few notes are GF G FE FEC.
Downloads
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Original recording - small group with guitar:
Small ensemble, close harmony, professional recording:
1960's recording, duet with guitar, lyrics and on-screen images:
Singer with keyboard, words on-screen:
Lyrics
The lyrics are copyright so cannot be reproduced here. But they are currently available on this website.The song has three verses, each four lines long,with a four-line chorus sung after each one. A rough outline is
1 Come down, Lord, my son is ill, wracked with fever ....
Chorus
Lord, do not come to my house, I'm unworthy,
Speak and the promise is sealed.
For when your word, of God is spoken,
He shall be healed, He shall be healed.
2. Come down, Lord, my soul is ill,
3. Come down, Lord, the world is ill,
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