listening to the leaves … 6
artwork: wendell d’cruz
6. A NEW HEAVEN AND A NEW EARTH
He walks the earth each step in grace-full gait
Reveals to all a newfold kingdom plan
New heaven and new earth unknown to man
Like sower sowing seeds on human soil
Shoots, plants, and trees, new leaves in splendour show
Vinedresser’s caring hand tend, prune, help grow.
The poor, the meek, the pure of heart are blessed
In Kingdom new for children, those in need
Of healing, sinners who a saviour search
The tree leaves speak of seasons newly come.
A new commandment to his flock He gives
Love one another. Lose your life to live.
Abide in me and I in you will be
Like vine and branches. Live new lives in me.
terryq: december 2004