The Love Feast

THE LOVE FEAST I saw the Sun rise from the South And I knew something was fishy He winked and beckoned at me And that confirmed my fears. Where did you sleep last night And where did you keep your fright? Why did you rise from the South With promise for a cool day? ‘I was awake all through the night Rejoicing as a butterfly And surprising as it may sound to thee No scorching today shall be’ What makes you smile today? What makes your coming unusual? Whatever made you rejoice? What have you to say to this? At this he glowed and warmly said ‘Prepare your heart my young friend For time soon will come When those who are ready will be called To join the train that leads to Heaven. ‘’T’is a place of eternal rest Where I need not be For god’s glory shines in the land Through the face of Him who owns the city. ‘So I smiled so graciously For this I know with surety That when in God’s glory you forever rest I will be back to where I’m from’