Love's Sword

When You, God, need a shield, who’s there for You?
In praise and service, You I can attend,
that’s fine, but when it’s hard, what do I do,
like when You are attacked, do I defend?

Some say they don’t believe in You, My Lord,
some actively deny that You exist,
I want to fight for You, where is my sword?
And most, defend You in Your Eucharist.

Your Sacrament’s Your greatest show of love,
the summit of our faith and source of grace,
I’ll set aside my sword and boxing glove,
I’ll take Your love and throw it in their face.

Defend, attack--why not? Love makes it happen,
like You, love is my most effective weapon.

                          by Pete Voelz     6/22/14