Kingdom Vision

Give me a vision
Of your kingdom
I want eyes to see
Your people, glorious
Unhindered by lies
Freedom to love
Abundance flows

Ordinary people
Lonely people
Awkward people
Even grumpy people

Are redeemed
Laughing, rejoicing in love
Give me a vision of your kingdom
I want eyes to see
Where what once was treasured
Now lays at your feet
Delighting in the treasure
Given us in the Holy brethren

Give me a vision of your kingdom
Tears wiped away
By tender hands
By listening ears
Of other saints
Christ’s compassion flowing

Give me a picture of your kingdom
As we remember
Abused and worn bodies
Weak, old, and young
Sick and strong
Limping done
All radiating Christ’s love

Give me a vision of your kingdom
Where no amount of
Wealth, praise, or power
Can possibly replace
The holy wonder
Of unity with God
Give me a vision of your kingdom
When secret things
Are exposed in love’s perfect light
No longer ashamed
We marvel and stand
That we've been made clean

Give me a vision of your kingdom
Delighting in you
And you in us
With each other
One with you
Sharing all things in common
Receiving from you our daily bread

Lord give me a vision of your kingdom
Words to describe
To those far off and alone
Disgusted by religion
Tired by the rules
Worn out from addictions
Burdened and weary
From the sirens’ song
They are welcome
To arrive at your shores
And delight in pure love
Greeted by our Lord