There was a man once 
who wanted desperately 
to follow and learn. 
He loved what he saw 
in those of the fold, 
he loved what he heard 
from others who told 
of the One 
who had come to change the world. 
So, he traveled far 
– he had the means – 
until at  last he encountered 
this Man for himself.
He told Him of his honor
in obeying the law, 
and in his yen now 
for this new Way instead. 

Give what you have 
– all of it – 
to those who have not
then follow me. 

But, my wealth, my possessions, for them I’ve worked hard.* 

And now – no one knows his name. 

*See Matthew 19:16-24