J.M.J.
NO ROOM AT THE INN
WHERE, MY DEAR CHILDREN, IN THE HOUSE OF THE LORD
CAN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS BE FOUND AND ADORED?
WHERE IS THE PLACE OF HONOR RESERVED
WHERE THE FAITHFUL CAN GATHER SO THAT HE MAY BE SERVED?
IS HIS PLACE OF HONOR BEHIND LOCK AND KEY
AWAY IN A CHAMBER WHERE NO ONE CAN SEE?
IS THERE, MY DEAR CHILDREN, NO MORE ROOM AT THE INN
FOR THE ONE CRUCIFIED SO YOUR LIFE COULD BEGIN?
HOW CAN YOU GATHER THE SHEEP WHO DID STRAY
WHEN MY SON IS NOT WELCOME IN HIS OWN HOUSE TO STAY?
YOU ASK OF MY SON ALL YOUR BURDENS TO SHARE,
YET HIS PLACE OF HONOR ON THE ALTAR IS BARE.
“THY WILL BE DONE”
10-10-1997