Based on Matthew 5, Revelation 7, and a resource from St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, Washington, DC.
Leader: It was a dull, tasteless thing —
People: this life, before salt.
Leader: It was a dark, meaningless thing —
People: this life, before light.
Leader: Then he came — we thought — to do many things;
People: to our surprise, he called us, saying:
“You are the salt of the earth and the light of the world.”
Leader: So he has called us: To be salt in this earth;
People: to season and preserve all life with love.
Leader: So he has called us: To be light in this world;
People: to dispel the darkness of hate and injustice.
Leader: So he has called us, from every nation, culture, and language —
People: all purified by Jesus to be salt of every kind.
Leader: Some of us are sea salt, some rock salt, some finely ground —
People: all purified by Jesus, and all beloved as we are.
Leader: So he has called us, from every nation, culture, and language —
People: all gifted by the Holy Spirit, to be light of every kind.
Leader: Some of us are daylight, some candlelight, some flickering fire —
People: all gifted by the Holy Spirit, and all beloved as we are.
Leader: He is come — through us — to do many things;
People: To our joy, he has called us, saying:
“Let your light shine before others.”
Leader: It is a bright, joyful sunrise —
People: his kingdom, coming with light.
Leader: It is a rich, welcoming banquet —
People: his feast, seasoned with salt.
Leader: So he has called us, from every nation, culture, and language —
People: all beloved of the Father, and in him we are alive.
Leader: So he has called us, from every nation, culture, and language;
People: May the peoples see our good works, and give glory to God.
Chandra would like to thank Anthony & Felicia Forrest and Kennan Crane for their inspiration and help with this piece.
