Luke 14
Full Song Lyrics
Verse 1 — Watched Closely
On the Sabbath, at a ruler’s home
Eyes were fixed, the tension known
A man stood there, his body swollen
They watched to see if mercy’s chosen
Jesus asked what none would say
“Is healing wrong on Sabbath day?”
No one spoke — He healed the man
Then sent him on by God’s own hand
Chorus — Mercy First
If your child or ox falls in
You pull them out — don’t call it sin
The Sabbath serves what God intends
Mercy stands where love defends
Verse 2 — Choosing Seats
He saw them rush for places high
Honor chased before their eyes
“Sit lower first,” the Teacher said
“Lest you’re moved in shame instead
The humble rise when pride stands down
God lifts those who don’t reach for crown”
Verse 3 — Who You Invite
“When you host, don’t call your own
Who’ll pay you back, repay the loan
Invite the poor, the blind, the lame
Those who cannot return the same
Your reward won’t come from men
But when the dead are raised again”
Chorus — God’s Table
God’s table waits with open space
For those who cannot earn their place
Grace invites where pride will not
The poor are rich in what they’ve got
Verse 4 — Excuses Made
One spoke up, “Blessed who eat with God!”
Jesus answered with a story told
Invitations sent far and wide
But each replied with reasoned pride
Fields, oxen, marriage plans
All chose life by other hands
Verse 5 — Compelled to Come
The servant ran to streets and lanes
The poor and broken filled the space
Still room remained, the master cried
“Go further still — bring them inside
My house will be made full at last
Those who refused will not taste this”
Verse 6 — The Cost Named
Crowds followed as He turned to speak
“If you come, be sure you see
Love Me more than all you hold
Even life — or let Me go
Carry your cross, count the cost
Or halfway faith will surely be lost”
Verse 7 — Salt and Sense
Salt that fades is tossed away
If it cannot serve its way
He who has ears must hear this call
The Kingdom asks for all in all
Final Chorus — Count the Cost
Count the cost before you choose
What you gain or what you lose
Grace invites, but truth is clear
Following Me costs everything dear
Outro
Sit lower now, come when you’re called
The Kingdom gives — but asks for all
