The Narrow Door II: A New Door

“Will those who are saved be few?” a man asked.

“Will you by the narrow door make your way in? Will you in humility, serve? be last? Or set your conditions remain in your sin?”

“But what if that door is closed, sealed tight? What if it’s too late? What if life has withdrawn? What if the darkness overcomes the light? Is there hope beyond hope? Hope yet for the dawn?”

The Greatest has come, has departed as least; Though favored with fame, was abandoned by fans; He offered himself a sacrifice and a feast, And opens a new door through the marks of his hands. To His table be welcomed, come all East and West Where the unknown are exalted; the weary, given rest.

(c) Randy Edwards

Artwork: An etching by Jan Luyken illustrating Luke 14:16-24 in the Bowyer Bible, Bolton, England. Photo by Harry Kossuth; Author:Phillip Medhurst

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