The Narrow Door

based on Luke 13:22-30 Someone asked, “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” And Jesus perceiving, told a parable of a door. “Do all you can, strive to find your way through Into the King’s presence and peace forevermore.” “Be wary, the door shall not always stay open, And many will come late expecting they’re in. And even though they’ve listened, sup’ed, and broken Bread at a table, yet they remain what they had been.”

Though the door is narrow its beauty now I see: Through its humble casing, I cannot carry pride; Its head’s as tall as a man hung on a tree; Its sill spans the breadth of his arms open wide. Through this door all are welcome, are seated with a ring. To find plenty of room and fullness at the table of our King.

(c) Randy Edwards artwork: Engraving from a 1778 edition printed in England.