Come to the Banquet

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Come to the Banquet
Words and Music by Faye White
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Come tothe banquet, theres a place for you.
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Though you maybe have no money, though you maybe
feel unworthy,
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In your strength or in your weakness,you are
welcome, come.
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Come tothe banquet, theres a place for you.
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See, you are an honored guest, from
constant servingyou may rest,
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So sit you down, be fed and blessed, for
you are welcome, come.
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Come tothe banquet, theres a place for you.
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Woman, wise one, mother, maiden, see your plate
with food is laden
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And your place is set and waiting. You are
welcome, come
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Come tothe banquet, theres a place for you.
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Worker, father, little boy, old man
or youth without employ,
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Come rest your worry, here is joy, and you are
welcome, come.
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Come tothe banquet, theres a place for you.
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Whether youve been lost or faithful, whether
youve been wise or wasteful
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Heres a place of rest and grace, and you
are welcome, come.
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Come tothe banquet, theres a place for you.
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Here is one who runs to meet you, loving arms
stretched out to greet you
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Do not let your fear defeat you.You are welcome,
come.
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Come tothe banquet, theres a place for you.
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Willing hands have made this bread with yeast and
salt and labor shared.
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Let all the hungry ones be fed.Its time for
feasting, come.
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Come tothe banquet, theres a place for you.
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Abundant wine, enough for all!Our generous,
loving host has called.
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The cup of blessing now is poured for sweet
communion, come.
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Come tothe banquet, theres a place for you.