We would honour one called Jesus,

Wisdom teacher, Jewish sage;

Nurtured by his own tradition

And religion of his age;

Long ago he took his journey,

setting forth from Galilee.

Through distinctive oral sayings,

By the parables he told

Of inclusiveness and justice,

Of integrity so bold,

He invited others trust

In his great vision for his day.

Life, one’s neighbour and the ‘Sacred’

Re-imagined when he taught;

Table fellowship was open,

Symbol of his warm support;

As we too share in his vision,

we affirm and follow him.

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George Stuart