"the word we long for"

Let us welcome Christ, the stranger,

As he knocks upon the door.

Open to him, bid him enter,

Gather round his feet once more,

For he brings a gift unopened

To the one who will receive

Love in unfamiliar wrappings,

And with open heart believe.

Let us listen now with Mary,

Let good Martha's grumbling lie,

See the guest and not the labor,

Lest he Savior pass us by.

For he speaks the word we long for

To the one who will receive

Love in unfamiliar language,

And with list'ning heart believe.

             -  Magnificat,  July 2013