Stevie, this definitely has a "Godspell" feel to me--which should work well within the "opera" that you are pursuing. I really liked the melody.

One thing I might do differently, especially since it has the potential of being a stage song, is to think of how a stage "chorus" of singers would be involved with this number--at the end would be a great place for a gospel choir tagging and overlapping the lead vocalist. Nice job!

steady-eddie.