IF GOD IS IN THE DETAILS

IF GOD IS IN THE DETAILS

If God is in the details,
Then you are surely in the dreams,
Of every living architect,
Who knows what beauty means.
For your soul is vast with many rooms,
That issue forth a sweet perfume,
And I am proud and filled with song
To be sheltered in your vision strong.

If God still walks amongst us men,
He must hold tight unto your hand,
And guide you through the thick of night,
The unforgiving desert sand.
And lead you safely, gently home,
Lest you cast your foot against a stone,
And your blood should soak the evil earth,
That knows not what your life is worth.

If God should know the contents 
Of a single human heart.
Surely he'd be struck with awe,
To know the beauty yours imparts.
And time would heal the wounds of fools
At the end of the longest day.
And you would be protected
From the slings and arrows cast your way.

If God is in the details, 
Then surely he has heard our plans,
Of the life we plan to build together,
Lovers hand in hand.
And surely he won't turn
A blind eye to our private dreams,
Leaving us to labor,
All alone behind the scenes.

But God will rise and call us blessed,
Beloved sons with grand finesse,
Bring us flowers on our wedding day,
An impassioned speech to light our way.

If God is in the details,
We are sitting in his hands,
And he has blessed our union sweet,
All across this quiet land.
You and i will live in peace,
Safe in the harbor of our love,
As the lion lays down with the lamb,
And the eagle courts the dove.

-Bruce Potts
Revised Copyright 2014
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