If a shepherd who suddenly found his lost sheep
And a woman who found a lost coin with a sweep
Could call to their family and friends with loud voice:
“I’ve found it! I’ve found it! Come quickly – rejoice!”
If a father who suddenly found his lost son
Would want to rejoice and invite everyone
To music and dancing, and merriment, too,
Don’t you think that God feels the same about you?
“All Heaven, come quickly! Another has come
To the family of God, through Jesus the Son,
Rejoice all you angels, let Heaven resound
With unlimited praise, for the lost is now found!”
The Gospel of Luke, Chapter 15.