by Kelly Pelton (written 25 Oct 2023)

All voices raised in praise to God,
 soprano, alto, tenor, bass,
the richness of the high and low
is filling up this holy place.

The song is whole with all included,
women singing next to men, 
no one silenced or restricted,
solos coming now and then.

Collegial blend of all the voices,
balm for my world-weary soul,
I am grateful to be with you
as our Savior we extol.

Why then aren't the females speaking
as are men, in worship leading
all the gathered congregation?
It's a lie of Satan's seeding:

Bible misinterpretation
used to limit contributions
of God's daughters and their giftings
in these worldly institutions.

Let all people God has gifted
give the utterance to their calling,
speaking out to all the people,
testifying He's enthralling.