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House of Bread

Bethlehem -
house of bread -
in you was born
to Jesse
a son,
David,
born
to be king.

Bethlehem -
house of bread -
in you was born
to us,
to the world,
a Saviour,
Jesus,
Christ the Lord.

Jesus,
Bread of life,
our world
is tired
and hungry!
We feed ourselves
with selfishness
and violent acts.
We squander
your gifts
on our petty desires
and are hungry still.
Lord Jesus,
feed us now!


© Peter J Blackburn 2001
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