Lyrics and Longings

Jesus calls the poor and rich
to a carnival of praise:
dovetailed into heaven’s gala
by the carpenter’s embrace.

Jesus leads the dance of life,
calling each of us by name.
Partners on the road to freedom:
joy and hope eclipsing shame.

Jesus lays a feast for us
- once excluded, now his guests.
Unexpected invitations
make outsiders heaven-blessed.