Into the morning
When mist kisses dawn
Before the first light
And birds lift their song
In power of stillness
Of one to fall in
I find myself lost
By our drifting within
A blanket of peace
Of comfort we find
A veil passing through
Of dwelling divine
For what the mind
Cannot construe
Through Spirit be
Comes into view
A simple building
Constructed of wood
Hand crafted devotion
For years, it has stood
On ground of the holy
In soul it is known
Ingrained in this space
A sacredness shown
Rafters infused
With incense of air
Pews have been soaked
With humble prayer
Inner light shines
With sweet adoration
Easy the way
To contemplation
Lead me down the path
Where wildflowers grow
A stroll with Savior blessed
In prayer for us to know
Resting by still waters
As sunlight filters through
Roots of growing deep
Of yearning here for You
Dwell within the twilight
Letting worries go
Rejoice with in the sunset
In joy of colors flow
Pause me in the evening
Within the peace of night
Lifting soul above
With the stars of night
Practice of life’s way
Gratitude in growing
Sharing of our journey
With our Lord of knowing
Alone in the darkness
For light, heart is yearning
In dawning we pray
Feel the whole earth turning
Our crosses we carry
With worries concerning
Hope in our Savior
Feel the whole earth turning
End of the day
To stars of returning
Our resting in You
Feel the whole earth turning
You are in control
Your wisdom of learning
May all come to You
The whole earth of turning
Would you paint me a sunset?
Of suns golden waves
Blending the colors
Of which the soul craves
Would you write me a story?
Of the king of all kings
With gift of salvation
and love that He brings
Would you gift me a journey?
With blessings bestowed
Adventure of living
With Lord here to know
Would you grant me a treasure?
Of divine dwelling be
Residing in heaven
For all eternity
Something unfamiliar
Perspective of new view
Different scene presented
Stirs the soul anew
Finding of a poem
Here in this new place
A welcoming acceptance
Plants a seed of grace
Key within the finding
Acknowledge Presence here
Lessons of life long
That You are everywhere
If we’re truly willing
To let the Spirit through
In facet of the flowing
A new view found of You
Embrace of my soul
Intentional plan
Of placing it gently
Into Your hands
A tender caress
Love to impart
Touching of cheek
Drawn into Your heart
Into Your ocean
Of grace and of love
Dwelling within
Of heaven above
Restoring the whole
Time to conclude
Soul realigned
A body renewed
We are called to gather
Believers of the One
Rejoicing in the Spirit
In common love of Son
Sharing of our story
How we are redeemed
Encouragement of blessings
In one purpose, we’ve teamed
Sharing of our joys
Bind in sorrows deep
Lifting of our prayers
Faith for us to keep
Bound within the Spirit
Hope for us to see
Through humble love and mercy
A true community
Simple bread and wine
The great mystery
Your body and Your blood
Here You offer me
Intimate encounter
Divinity so true
Please let me be worthy
Of consuming You
Dwelling of the deeper
Surrender be complete
Heaven of the now
Jesus here we meet
For is as Your way
A turning here to see
For in the transforming
You are consuming me
How many breathes
Have been breathed in this space
A drawing within
Of Spirits embrace
How many prayers
Have been prayed in this place
A dwelling within
Of our Lord face to face
How many sins
Have been erased
Completely forgiven
Without a trace
How many encounters
Have been embraced
Changing the path
Of the human race
For I have been one
The old’s been replaced
Forever I’m grateful
Of gifts of Your grace
DarylMadden 