With outstretched arms with warm embrace
Gathered this varied throng
Midst an air of amazing grace
In praise they sang their song
To worship God they came to meet
From near and far off lands
Strangers made one, at Jesus feet
With bibles in their hands
Some black, yellow, some brown, some white
Praising in one accord
Praying together within plain sight
Of Christ their risen Lord
When all in turn their place they took
Within that room of light
Discussion of their favoured book
Began with sweet delight
God’s testing; was the chosen theme
Then faith was brought to bear
Smiles gave way to thoughtful beam
As each brought forth their share
A wink, a nod, the odd surprise
A shuffle here and there
As revelations opened eyes
Through thoughts voiced everywhere
Eager fingers would pages turn
Through questions, where and why
When each from each began to learn
As each received from high
New vigour filled these chosen few
New strength flowed through The Vine
They saw once more God’s Word is true
As iron sharpened iron.....
Gathered this varied throng
Midst an air of amazing grace
In praise they sang their song
To worship God they came to meet
From near and far off lands
Strangers made one, at Jesus feet
With bibles in their hands
Some black, yellow, some brown, some white
Praising in one accord
Praying together within plain sight
Of Christ their risen Lord
When all in turn their place they took
Within that room of light
Discussion of their favoured book
Began with sweet delight
God’s testing; was the chosen theme
Then faith was brought to bear
Smiles gave way to thoughtful beam
As each brought forth their share
A wink, a nod, the odd surprise
A shuffle here and there
As revelations opened eyes
Through thoughts voiced everywhere
Eager fingers would pages turn
Through questions, where and why
When each from each began to learn
As each received from high
New vigour filled these chosen few
New strength flowed through The Vine
They saw once more God’s Word is true
As iron sharpened iron.....
