11 pm
smell of butter, maple syrup, managed care n' pencils before me.
in comes a huge group, mixed black and white, all college students.
loud, joyful group. some wearing shirts indicating a church group or fellowship.
i only catch the word God on one of their shirts (usually a good sign)
they take up a whole half of Denny's
the talk turns to cheers. and suddenly, a gospel song rises up.
strong men's voices start, followed by harmonizing group of altos and soprano females
all everyone else in the restaurant can do is close their eyes and let the praise wash over them...
"fare thee well, fare thee well" : an anthem of goodbye to the worldly things
the song then ends with more cheering and the crowd resumes their talk
and i'm ever convinced that my pancakes are but temporary sustenance. the praise of HIM is what continues to give my soul strength.
(a scratchy version listed below. it was glorious hearing it in the restaurant)
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