A song made by Godiya J
A song made by Godiya J
AT THE SILENT CROSSROADS
(African Contemporary Gospel Choir)
Intro (Soloist – soft flute and acoustic guitar)
At the silent crossroads, Lord, You found me.
When I could not see the way,
Your voice became my light.
Verse 1 (Soloist)
I stood where yesterday was calling,
And tomorrow waited in the mist.
Fear whispered, "Stay where you are,"
But Your Spirit said, "Come, follow Me."
Choir Response
Guide us, Lord!
Lead us, Lord!
We will walk by faith and not by sight.
Chorus (Full Choir)
At the silent crossroads,
Jesus is the Way!
When the night is darkest,
He becomes our Day.
We will trust His promise,
We will lift His name.
Every road we travel,
Jesus stays the same.
Verse 2 (Soloist)
When my strength was almost gone,
Your mercy carried me along.
Every tear became a testimony,
Every trial became a song.
Choir Response
You are faithful!
You are holy!
You will never leave Your own.
Bridge (Call and Response)
Leader: Who will guide us through the wilderness?
Choir: Jesus Christ, our Shepherd King!
Leader: Who will stand when mountains shake?
Choir: Jesus Christ, our Cornerstone!
Leader: At the silent crossroads—
All: We choose to follow Christ!
Final Chorus (Big African Harmony)
At the silent crossroads,
We surrender all.
When we hear Your calling,
We will answer, Lord.
Take our hands and lead us,
Fill our hearts with grace.
Till we reach Your kingdom,
We will run the race.
Outro (Soft Choir with Flute)
At the silent crossroads,
We are not alone.
Christ has gone before us,
Leading us safely home.
Amen... Amen... Hallelujah...
Musical Arrangement
Key: G major (comfortable for congregational singing)
Tempo: 72–78 BPM (beginning), rising to 96–100 BPM in the final chorus
Instruments:
Lead acoustic guitar with fingerpicking intro
African drums (djembe, conga, talking drum) entering gradually
Wooden flute carrying melodic fills between vocal lines
Bass guitar providing a warm foundation
Soft keyboard pads for atmosphere
Rich SATB African choir harmonies
One expressive soloist leading the verses, with the choir answering in traditional African call-and-response style