When We Try to Comprehend

When we try to comprehend what God might be
but our labels limit us and what we see;
then with open hearts, we seek to open minds,
for the creeds we make cannot keep God confined.

(Refrain)
  We will understand, see what God has planned,
  when our hearts reach out to a world in need.
  We will find the way, and our faith display,
  when we live in hope, joining Word and deed. (R)

In our youth, we see belief in simple terms,
then our faith matures in ways that life affirms.
Will the word we plant produce a fruitful crop,
or in disagreement all discussion stop?  (R)

Just as scripture touches each one diff'rently,
so our stories harbour meanings some can't see.
Since we do not know the Spirit perfectly,
how can we interpret gospel rigidly?  (R)

Yet we feel this can be said with certainty,
that the love of God endures and sets us free. 
For the test of faith is found in hearts and deeds,
and the living Word is that which heals and feeds. (R)


Text (c) Allan Baer, 2007
290 Indian Rd. Kingston ON K7M 1T8
email: ab25@queensu.ca