The Largess Charity Ball was phenomenal. Organized by the Revolve young adult ministry of Jesus House Baltimore, this event was part of an ongoing attempt to make an impact on lives all over the world through essential forms of intervention such as providing clean water. I would like to thank the leadership and organizers of Largess for giving me and so many others the opportunity to contribute.
This piece was written for the event. Keep on giving; you know you want to.
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THE AUCTION
Your heart beats fast; stronger by the minute;
Your strength, your bowels, your very soul is in it.
You fight the urge to shout passionately aloud,
For joy and gladness you finally have found.
No one can blame you—they feel the same way;
In fact you could start a dance party today!
But hold your horses…get ready to win…
The gavel smacks down—LET THE AUCTION BEGIN!
You start the bid asking “Who dare compete?”
But crazy enough the whole hall shuns defeat!
The bid rises up, higher and higher
Until you are last while all others “don tire.”
You raise your bid card to win more and more
For really that’s all that you came in here for.
In dinner and dancing you take much delight,
But your most satisfaction is in giving tonight.
So the lesson you’ve learned is beyond compare,
Your love for giving compels you to share.
Your heart rejoices for this is true bliss
‘Cause a couple of $100s you won’t really miss.
And since you believe that God’s Word is true,
That all of His many promises are really meant for you,
Then give to your heart’s content today,
We know you wouldn’t have it any other way.
© Lyrics by tia 2011
