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Words of Light: Grace & Truth for Your Journey Home
Category: Essay
Christ and Communion
Back when I was small
And the black suits were tall,
There were services that went on too long,
First one man would preach
And another would teach
Then the people sang melancholy songs,
While black suits would bear
With quiet, solemn care
Bread and juice up aisle and down.
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