The Angel on the Corner: A Test of Humanity

"The Angel on the Corner" is a hauntingly beautiful and heart-wrenching ballad written by Rick Dorociak. It tells the story of a lonely child sitting on a street corner, begging for help while crowds pass by without a second glance. But in a profound twist, the child is revealed to be an angel sent by God to test the compassion of humankind.

This song challenges listeners to reflect deeply on kindness, empathy, and the spiritual truth that love is shown not just in worship, but in how we treat the least among us. It’s a reminder that angels walk among us, and sometimes, they're the ones we ignore.

Lyrics:

[Verse 1]

He sat there cold, with his hand-held high
A cardboard sign and tear-stained eyes
Shoes too small, coat torn thin
Just hoping someone would let love in

They passed him by, eyes to the ground
No one stopped, not a single sound
A world too busy, hearts grown cold
Chasing silver, forgetting gold

[Chorus]

But he was the angel on the corner
Sent from Heaven in disguise
Not a soul could see his halo
Through the hunger in his eyes
God was watching every moment
Every heart that walked away
And the child they all ignored
Was a test they failed that day

[Verse 2]

A woman smiled, but never slowed
A man tossed change like it hurt his soul
A preacher walked with Bible in hand
But didn’t stop to understand

The wind picked up, the sky turned gray
And still that boy just knelt and prayed
He didn’t curse, he didn’t plead
Just whispered softly, “God, meet their needs”

[Bridge]

In the crowd was one who knelt
Gave a coat and asked how he felt
The child looked up, and with a light
Tears in eyes that someone didn't walk by

[Chorus]

He was the angel on the corner
A message in a broken frame
A lesson we keep failing
When we pass by love and pain
God still sends His tests of mercy
Not in lightning, but in need
So if you see a soul that's hurting
Remember, you were born to see

[Tag Outro]

Next time you're rushing, look again
You might just be walking past a friend
Heaven’s watching, Heaven knows
The angel's closer than you suppose

© 2007/2025 Rick Dorociak. All rights reserved. This original song is protected under U.S. Copyright Law. Unauthorized use, reproduction, or recording without written permission is prohibited.


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