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We are welcome (Vol 1 No 95)

Our communion with each other

Is enhanced with bread and wine;

Jesus is the host and servant

In this sacrament and sign.

We are welcome at this table;

Called as branches of the vine.

Jesus ate with common people,

Breaking laws he knew were built

On the customs that excluded,

On laws that engendered guilt.

We are welcome at this table;

By such laws his blood was spilt.

At this meal there’s no exclusion;

We may come, there’s no demand;

Jesus ate with his disciples;

Even Judas was not banned.

We are welcome at this table;

This is what was always planned

All are welcome at this table;

Every culture, every race;

We experience the Presence

Of the Christ.  Amazing Grace!

We are always very welcome,

And held fast in God’s embrace. 

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