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House of Prayer (Holy Monday)

from The Way of the Cross - ROUGH DRAFT by Elise Massa

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inspired by the events of Matthew 21:12–13, words and music by Elise Massa

And Jesus went into the temple of God, and cast out all them that sold and bought in the temple, and overthrew the tables of the money changers, and the seats of them that sold doves, And said unto them, It is written, My house shall be called the house of prayer; but ye have made it a den of thieves. — Matthew 21:12–13

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They charged a very handsome price,
exchanging praise for sacrifice.
The outer courts, a holy space,
had now become a marketplace.
So with a whip and frenzied eyes,
The rabbi taught and terrorized,
and cried, while they fled here and there,
“My house shall be a house of prayer!”

I begged my lovers, “Enter me,
open my gates, then pay your fee.”
I forgot the ransomed price 
he paid when whipped, then sacrificed.
My body is a temple for
his spirit, which he freely pours.
O, cleanse me from these cursed affairs,
and make your house a house of prayer

The Rock had called us living stones;
instead we murder, shame, disown,
erecting walls and plastered signs
with rules, and doctrines, that divide.
Unspoken expectations learned
that love, acceptance, must be earned.
O, overturn our hearts, ensnared,
and make your house a House of Prayer.

As we for your cruel death prepare,
Lord, make your house a House of Prayer.

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from The Way of the Cross - ROUGH DRAFT, released April 3, 2020

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Elise Massa Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Elise Massa is a singer-songwriter and director of music & worship arts in Pittsburgh, PA.

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