These Things Pale Into Insignificance (Revisited)

4 03 2009

These things pale into insignificance
when measured by your grace
but this is a place we refuse to look
and we ask to see your face

If only we really knew
what it is we are asking
If only we truly were content
to hide our face while you are passing

We’ve stood on the mountain
and we’ve been crushed by these stones
the rocks that cry out
and the tablets that were thrown

From generation to generation
still asking for a sign
when it’s a wonder of wonders
that you can still love this heart of mine

And I’m alive because of you
And beside myself inside of you
And I think I’ll find the strength to hide in you

These things will pale into insignificance
no more cold and no more grey
But we are swimming in this dissidence
and miss you here today

If only we truly hoped
in the promise with which you left us
This day – and that
You come to resurrect us

And I’m alive because of you
And beside myself inside of you
And I think you will provide the strength to hide in you

~wwb