Earth's mud clinging to every fear

Doubts put chains on our hands and feet

Yet certainty whispers to the faithful ear

Yet chains seem to be worn with pride

Seen as bracelets of adornment

Restraining not when peace and war collide

Love reigns not in the warrior's heart

The inner battle has no respite

When opposing sides play their part

A place where Love resides

A stillness that waits for tomorrow

For the moment when you decide

Because you have looked around every corner

No stone has been left unturned

You have been the joyous pilgrim and the sorrowful mourner

Without a Peace within

A changing, uncertain future

A world obsessed with sin

Clear out the dead wood and the weeds

Till the soil with loving kindness

And with compassion plant your seeds

And their perfume be known to all

Plant bulbs of faith that reach up to the light

And let vines of love grow tall

Will branch out and bear their own fruit

Recognise your need for a Master

And let the Promise of His Presence take root

With the Saviour on whom you can depend

He who adores your imperfections

He who gave you Life without end