I recently bought Judah a book from Half-Price Books called 'Beautiful Bible Stories.' He's now to that age where he can follow and recount stories, so it's time to dive into the ancient text. We started at the beginning and read the creation story last night. The colors were alive. The mountains, the sun, the giant whales were powerful and majestic. He loved it. I did too. Then this morning, on my run down the Olentangy Trail, I reflected on Earth Day. Yes, there are things about this Earth that are grievous - wars and pollution, abuse and oppression. But behind, over, and transcending all this is the reality that God created a beautiful universe where God's glory and grace is reflected and resonated (nearly) everywhere.
I've been doing some more song writing lately. And as I was composing one day, I was considering the connection between creation and justice. The two, in my opinion, are inseparably linked. Justice is action that restores the original intent of creation. This is one definition, perhaps. So I wrote a song called 'Glorious One.' I'll share it with you, but please know this is a rough one-take demo that I and my friend, Ben Sisney, have passed back and forth.
Download Glorious One (quasi-glorious mix 1) Here are the lyrics...
The first day
Light and life
In the darkness
And it was good, so very good
The firsty day
Dust and stars
For your glory
And it was good, so very good
Now creation sings your glory
Glorious One
Bright as the sun
Shine on
God of Love
Beautiful One
Shine on, shine on, shine on
Still today
Rule in justice
Break the chains
And it is good, so very good
Still today
Move in mercy
Heal disease
And it is good, so very good
Now all nations sing your glory
Glorious One...
Light is a wave
Move me, move me
The poor will be saved
Prisoners from captivity
Light is a particle
Grace is the miracle...
Shine on...
Now all people sing your glory...
Glorious One...
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