There's a tent in the center of town

The people have gathered around

Cause they think they'll go there to see lions and bears

In the tent in the center of town



But it's all about the winning of soul

Say the signs on the telephone poles

They say if you are blue Jesus is calling you

To the tent in the center of town



The preacher is preaching his best

And he barely takes time for a breath

Their hearts are complete in the bearable heat

In the tent in the center of town



The gentlemen give up their seats

To the women who've been on their feet

But it's standing room only when the Holy of Holies

Enters the center of town



There's a tent in the center of town

Where the people can gather around

Who wouldn't step foot in a church

But who aren't afraid of a good news crusade

In the tent in the center of town



They say they're drawn in by the stripes on the awning

And the beautiful music inside

But they're drawn by the Spirit that's pouring down

On the tent in the center of town



And revival hits like a wave

And hundreds are joyously saved

And the thief and adulterer lay it all on the altar

In the tent in the center of town



The time has come to move on

To the next hurting throng

And they hope as they tear it apart

The tent will live on in their hearts



I once was lost, but now I'm found

Because of a tent in the center of town