for god so loved

 

For  God so loved the world.

And the world so loved God

that they confined Him to a box,

only to be seen on special occasions.

 

For God so loved the world

That He gave His only son.

And the world so loved God

that they gave back His only son,

just a little damaged and frayed around the edges.

 

For  God so loved the world

That He gave His only son

that whoever believes in Him

should not die, but have eternal life.

And the world so loved God

that they knew this was an offer not to refuse.

So, they said they believed

and they put on a hat and got down His box.

And when they were finished

they put him away again

And went back to what they were doing.

 

For God so loved the world.

And the world so loved God -

When it suited them.

When they thought there was something to be had.

When they could hide behind Him,

or ease their conscience.

 

For God so loved the world

that He gave His only son.

And the world so loved God

that they gave Him a couple of hours a week,

And perhaps a couple of quid.