Come to the Mercy Seat, to hear
the Word of gracious entreaty:
Life is more than bartered goods;
more still than hedged funds
and market share.
Come to the Mercy Seat, to hear
the Word of gracious appeal:
Faith is more than philosophical posture;
more still than fondling guarantee.
Come to the Mercy Seat, to hear
the Word of gracious insistence:
Hope is more than risk aversion;
more still than fingers crossed
or fanciful dreaming.