Common Grace

Common grace, creation’s song,

uncommon to be heard

by herds of heavy-burdened souls

not listening to the birds

who whistle chirping melodies

above the clashing blades

of grass which wave their offering

in windy dance of praise.

Let those who breathe in Heaven's breath

breathe out their will to bear

the crushing burden on their backs:

the human curse to err

and find their life as Love divine

restores them to their place

with feathers and with fields to praise

the source of common grace.