The young, the old, cash-strapped, work-stressed:
all everywhere aware
of void within, a cry, a quest
for God who is somewhere.

All see the beauty and design
in flower, bird-song, love,
and some reach out for help divine,
revering One above.

And when they hear the simple tale
of him who taught on earth
and showed his power, and helped the frail,
and clearly conquered death

they find he offers wonder gift
for each who struggle now
of pardon, strength, a real life-lift,
and purpose sure to know.

Tune: CMD eg Forest Green or Christmas Carol, tunes of ‘O little town of Bethlehem’

Matthew 11:12

Seeking grace half-heartedly?
Value it appropriately,
appropriate it urgently:
famished, dying, parched.

None like that are turned away,
only those who want to, stay,
none but desperate people pray
– earnest, forceful, cling.

He will listen if you throw
questions hard and want to know –
grasp, and do not let him go
he will not reject.