Many are Called
(August 20, 1981, Thursday)
© 2004 by Nancy B. Charron. All Rights Reserved
    
Many are called, few are chosen.
Many are called, few are chosen.
     
The word goes out to all,
But all do not wish to hear.
     
Many are called, few are chosen.
Many are called, few are chosen.
     
What is it that you want of me?
What must I give to follow you?
     
Many are called, few are chosen.
Many are called, few are chosen.
     
You asked much too much of me.
You say you must have my money.
You say you must have my goods.
You say you must have my family,
But more than this – you ask my
You ask much too much of me.
     
Many are called, few are chosen.
Many are called, few are chosen.
     
Why can't you let me be?
Why can't you call another?
I am too weak.
I cannot give you what you ask.
     
Many are called, few are chosen.
Many are called, few are chosen.
Many are called, few are chosen.
     
It may be that another day,
May not dawn for you or me.
Many are called, but few are chosen.