In Good with God

Who is in good with God we do not know,
for sinners may dissolve their sins in prayer,
and even unbeknownst to them may flow
the saving prayers for them from ones who care.
People of God is what we call the Church,
and all in good with God are members true,
mine is the only soul that I can search,
I'm not to check the souls of others too.
Who comes to church, we do not keep a list,
to come and sing and pray is commonplace,
who's worthy to receive the Eucharist,
'tis God alone Who sees our state of grace.
All sinners--wheat and chaff--grow side by side,
in good with You, O God, pray I abide.

                                 -- by Pete Voelz        7/09