Everyone is invited (Vol 3 No 45)
Jesus is one who always turned things upside-down;
He gave some hope to outcasts who, in their despair, could drown;
He taught a different way;
A rebel of his day -
He spoke of universal dignity and this caused dismay.
This story tells of many invitations sent
To proper citizens who were of suitable descent;
Not an emphatic - No!
As to a hostile foe –
They said they might attend but then they all refused to go.
As preparations for the feast were all in place,
This angry host continued on, to counter this disgrace;
He sent his servants out;
“Invite the poor, dropout;
If they’re surprised make sure they know and leave them in no doubt.”
Jesus put people first and not religious law;
His hospitality was open to the outcast, poor;
Telling of God’s rich grace,
For all the human race
He is a living proof of God’s eternal deep embrace.
Tune From strength to strength AHB 48(i) TiS 570
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