Let’s walk together (‘Welcome’)

Let’s walk together (‘Welcome’). Mark Miller* (1967–  ) and Laurie Zelman.  ‘Let’s Walk Together’(2007) highlights the themes of inclusion and hospitality. The text was written by Miller in collaboration with Laurie Zelman, whom he met while Zelman was a seminary student at Drew Theological School in Madison, New Jersey. The three stanzas are anaphoric, each inviting the singer into an act of communal engagement— ‘Let’s walk together’ / ‘Let’s talk together’ / ‘Let’s dream together’.Biblical allusions throughout include (Romans 12: 9–21; John 13: 34–35;Acts 11: 1–18. The refrain invites all to extend a welcome:  Singing welcome, welcome to this place. You’re invited to come and...

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