In a busy world,

A place to be still;

In a divided world,

A place to find friendship;

In a confusing world,

A place to find direction;

In a sinful world,

A place to know the love of God.

A place for loving,

When the world hates;

A place for hoping,

When the world is cynical;

A place for trusting

When the world is suspicious;

A place for forgiving,

When the world holds grudges;

A place for serving,

When the world grabs;

A place for healing

For the wounds we carry.

 

Graham Pigott, S. Paul’s Church, Wilford Hill, Nottingham