A Place at Your Table
A Feast of Love: Embracing Life's Promise at the Divine Banquet
Lyrics
Happy the ones whom you call here to dine,
Expressing contentment for those invited by the divine to partake in this gathering.
the saint and the sinner, your friends.
Embracing the diversity of attendees, irrespective of their moral standing, as companions of the divine.
Now reconciled in this banquet divine,
Referring to a spiritual union or reconciliation within this sacred gathering.
the promise of life without end,
Anticipating an everlasting existence, a life beyond earthly constraints, as assured by the divine.
the promise of life without end.
Reiterating the promise of an eternal life without end, emphasizing its significance.
Here in your presence the greatest are least,
Highlighting a reversal of societal norms where importance is not based on status but on humility.
the burdened find rest and the hungry can feast.
Emphasizing the provision of solace for the burdened and sustenance for the hungry in the divine presence.
By love we're invited, here mercy prevails.
Stressing that love and mercy prevail as the guiding principles behind the invitation to this gathering.
God, in your goodness, we share
Recognizing and expressing gratitude for the goodness of God through the shared experience.
a place at your table, a place at your table.
Reaffirming the invitation and inclusion of all present at the divine table.
From this communion, in one heart and mind,
Signifying unity and solidarity of purpose among those gathered, transitioning into their mission.
out into mission we go.
Illustrating the call to action, departing from this gathering to serve a larger purpose.
No greater love shall the world ever find,
Emphasizing the unparalleled nature of divine love, the highest form of affection to be shared with the world.
and none shall we ever know,
Affirming the limitlessness of divine love that surpasses human understanding.
and none shall we ever know.
Reiterating the incomprehensibility of this boundless love in human terms.
Here in your presence the greatest are least,
Repeating the concept of humility prevailing over status in the divine presence.
the burdened find rest and the hungry can feast.
Echoing the idea of solace and sustenance available for the troubled and hungry in divine company.
By love we're invited, here mercy prevails.
Reiterating the prominence of love and mercy as guiding forces in this gathering.
God, in your goodness, we share
Acknowledging and appreciating God's goodness through the shared experience.
a place at your table, a place at your table.
Reaffirming the inclusive nature of the divine invitation to partake in the gathering.
To bring liberty to the captives
Expressing the mission to liberate captives and bring clarity to those in spiritual darkness.
and sight to all who are blind,
Reflecting the purpose to provide vision and understanding to those lacking spiritual insight.
we are sent in love,
Declaring the mission empowered by divine love and sustenance.
empowered by your Bread of Life.
Referencing the spiritual nourishment received from the divine source.
Here in your presence the greatest are least,
Reiterating the reversal of societal norms where humility surpasses status in the divine realm.
the burdened find rest and the hungry can feast.
Emphasizing solace for the troubled and sustenance for the hungry within divine presence.
By love we're invited, here mercy prevails.
Highlighting love and mercy as the prevailing themes guiding this gathering.
God, in your goodness, we share
Acknowledging and expressing gratitude for the goodness of God through communal experience.
a place at your table, a place at your table.
Reaffirming the inclusive nature of the divine invitation to partake in the gathering.
Here in your presence the greatest are least,
Reiterating the concept of humility prevailing over status in the divine presence.
the burdened find rest and the hungry can feast.
Emphasizing solace for the troubled and sustenance for the hungry in divine company.
By love we're invited, here mercy prevails.
Reiterating the significance of love and mercy as guiding principles in this gathering.
God, in your goodness, we share
Acknowledging and appreciating God's goodness through the shared experience.
a place at your table, a place at your table.
Reaffirming the inclusive nature of the divine invitation to partake in the gathering.
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