Make Wise the Simple

Make Wise the Simple
Pentecost 19; Psalm 19, Matthew 21:33-46
The heavens and the earth proclaim
God’s glory throughout time and space.
Can we let silence tune our ear
enough that we might dimly hear
the cosmos praise God’s work and name
in awe and wonder at God’s grace?

The word of God revives the soul,
rejoices hearts, gives light to eyes,
but will we choose this healing way,
and let Christ’s wisdom have its say?
We try to make ourselves more whole,
and thus ignore the greater prize.

God made this world for all to share,
but greed destroys to use and own.
We are like tenants who refuse
to give the owner proper dues.
What losses land and creatures bear
where trust and wisdom are unknown!

So cleanse us from our secret faults
and keep us from presumptuous sin.
Let us be humble and give back
to those who otherwise will lack.
Then as we gaze at starry vaults
let silent worship rise within.
	Barbara Messner 4/10/2023