Jesus gave challenge to those who would be

Loyal to his cause and join his company;

One said he’d follow; go where Jesus led;

Jesus said, “There’s no place to lay my head.”

Such is his call; there is no sanctuary.

One who heard Jesus asked, “First let me go

To give my father all the care I owe.”

We really wonder at what Jesus said;

“Proclaim God’s Kingdom. Let the dead be dead!”

Such is his call; it comes so radically.

Another said, “I’ll join your ministry;

First I must farewell all my family.”

Jesus relied, “You are no use to me,

If, when you plough, you look back constantly.”

Such is his call in all its urgency.

Jesus gives challenge to both you and me;

Calling to us to join his company;

His call is total; he expects our ‘all’;

If we should stumble, he renews his call;

“Come follow me and share my destiny.”

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George Stuart. Used by permission