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August 31, 2008
Taken From: Romans 2:6-11
Illustration by Grace Ellen Schiel
It comes, that day we never
thought would come; a numb thunder
proclaims the startling brevity
of things, a divide opens;
wrath and mercy
tribulation and peace
damnation and glory.
Works reveal something of who I am,
condemn or confirm my being.
I believe and interrupt my belief
with doubt. I doubt and interrupt
my doubt with belief – wholly
unknown, except the Son – the
unknowable made known. Blessedness
soaks the ground and its
wintering seeds, ready
to loosen whatever is bound
to a sort of grandeur.
Sense comes into my skull like a light;
my heart cries, “Lord, I believe;
help my unbelief!” I be.
I want to love you only for being.
thought would come; a numb thunder
proclaims the startling brevity
of things, a divide opens;
wrath and mercy
tribulation and peace
damnation and glory.
Works reveal something of who I am,
condemn or confirm my being.
I believe and interrupt my belief
with doubt. I doubt and interrupt
my doubt with belief – wholly
unknown, except the Son – the
unknowable made known. Blessedness
soaks the ground and its
wintering seeds, ready
to loosen whatever is bound
to a sort of grandeur.
Sense comes into my skull like a light;
my heart cries, “Lord, I believe;
help my unbelief!” I be.
I want to love you only for being.
DAS
Author Profile: Born and raised in Montgomery County, Texas, Pastor Dan Schiel was called to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ at age 20 and has served as pastor in independent churches for over forty years. He is the founding pastor of Christ Church (founded 1977). 