What Would You Do (If Jesus Came to Your House)

Porter Wagoner

About What Would You Do (If Jesus Came to Your House)

"What Would You Do (If Jesus Came to Your House)" is a country gospel song, written by Yolanda Adams, Errol McCalla Jr., Jonathan Broussard and Marcus Ecby, and popularized in 1956 by up-and-coming country singer Porter Wagoner. Wagoner's version reached No. 8 on the Billboard country charts in the spring of 1956, and was the higher of two competing chart versions released that year. Also in 1956, another up-and-coming country singer, Red Sovine, released his own version on Decca Records, which peaked at No. 15. For Sovine, although the main chorus – What would you do/if Jesus came to your house/to spend some time with you – is sung, it was one of his first songs that were spoken, as most of his later well-known songs were. 


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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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Porter Wagoner

Porter Wayne Wagoner (August 12, 1927 – October 28, 2007) was a popular American country music singer known for his flashy Nudie and Manuel suits and blond pompadour. In 1967, he introduced a then little known Dolly Parton on his long-running television show, and they were a well-known duet throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s. Known as Mr. Grand Ole Opry, Wagoner charted 81 singles from 1954–1983. He was elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame. more »

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Written by: ROBERT S. KELLY

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
The 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.
Year of Release
Porter Wagoner released this song in 1956, which was quite early in his music career.
Chart Performance
Despite its religious theme, the song performed well commercially reaching number eight on the country charts.
Context of the Song
This 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.
Songwriter
The 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.
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”.
Performance Style
known 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.
Legacy
As 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.
Song's Message
The song is often interpreted as a commentary on hypocrisy among people who identify as religious, a theme often found in Southern gospel music.
Format
The release format of the song was a 7-inch 45 rpm record which was the trending format in the mid-1950s.
Multiple Recordings
It was recorded by several other artists, including Red Sovine, but Porter Wagoner's version remains the most famous.

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