Oh God, why is it that with closed eyes
We see the beauty of Your creation –
From snow-capped mountains to glorious sunsets
To swaying trees, against moonlit skies
From a puppy’s warmth, to a raging wind
From a white-sailed boat bobbing on a calm, blue sea
From a baby’s first smile to a mother’s deep love
From a rose uncurling, as it blossoms and glows?
 
Oh You! God of all creation -
What beauty You have shown us!
What a world You have given us!
And what joys You promise, as life unfolds!
 
Oh God! Why is it that with closed ears
We hear the amazing song of the Earth –
From colourful birds greeting the bright, morning sun
From white-laced waves crashing on to weathered rocks
From babies crying as they search for love
From children’s laughter as they joyfully play
From the piano’s tune as dexterous fingers dance
From a steam train’s pounding on hard iron tracks
And Your whispering Truth in our hearts and minds
For You speak of love and hope and life?
 
 
Oh God! How can we taste Your goodness; yet deny the source -
The red-blooded grape, with perfume from its vine
The fresh-risen bread wafting from the baker’s hot stove
For You provide in abundance… and delight in us all!
For You’re the Father who gives to the child who appeals
Who offers us love – nothing false, only real
 
Touch our hearts, we pray, and bring us to life
Take away our denial –
For with closed eyes, we see and with closed ears, we hear
Which stem from a pride which can kill
For surely we can make it on our own!?
So we’re deaf to Your Word and blind to the Truth –
Convert us to You and save us from self!
Take the love we all have, as an offering to You
Convict us in Truth, so that we are free to love You
 
Break the chains which weigh heavy
And the shackles which burn
From the lies which imprison
And the walls which surround
For we are caught in death’s cell
And the darkness hangs low
Oh, Good God, let Your light – glorious and strong
Obliterate our wrongs!
Let us walk with You, hand in hand
Singing in harmony, Life’s joyful song
Carry us gently in Your arms of love
Bless us and bless You, for in You we belong. Amen