When the other side, other half
Comes to church on pretense
A theft in a church, sticky fingers
On a Sunday, dressed to steal
In a Church, after prayers
And prayers for giving thanks
A theft in the church ground
With "holy his name" prayed for
A theft in the church
A theft in the church
Who steals from a church in fellowship
Is the forgiveness of God
To be expected for the kind
Who wakes the morning
Washes and dresses up, walks the distance
Marches to the church grounds
To steal from another in worship
A theft in the church
A clouded Sunday
Who steals from another in a church
What becomes of such a sinner
In the house of the Lord
Yes, who steals in church indeed! This is the place one would expect one's belongings would be most safe. Well penned and thought-provoking, Kodjo.
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ReplyDeletea theft in the church... reminds me of Les Miserable when the priest vouches for the thief and alters the course of his life.
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought you were talking about the theft of the spirit by the irreverent. An actual thief stealing chattel! Perhaps both impressions are correct. -or- is this a test of our resolve to forgive all.
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