Invite the Congregation

[Verse] Down by the river where the willows bend We sang songs of ‘morrow And joined hearts to mend I asked the preacher Would he join us to eat In my tiny kitchen Where worlds softly meet [Verse 2] Sister Mary brought her laughter and pies Brother John with his tales and his solemn goodbyes Old candles flickered Casting shadows so tall Bread broken with love In my humble hall [Chorus] Come gather friends Around this old wooden table Share stories and dreams As long as you're able A feast of kindness From morning till night Blessings we treasure In the soft candlelight [Verse 3] Deacon Joe played his banjo so clear While the children raced round Full of good cheer Evening fell softly Like a quilt on a bed With whispers of prayer hanging over our heads [Verse 4] Ma’s old recipes Passed down through time Filled bellies and hearts With flavors sublime We laughed about sermons and shared a soft word In the embrace of our faith Not a soul was unheard [Chorus] Come gather friends Around this old wooden table Share stories and dreams As long as you're able A feast of kindness From morning till night Blessings we treasure In the soft candlelight