I Would Like to Lead a Church

I Would Like to Lead a Church

I would like to lead a church
Where Derek Webb could play in dim light,
And single women would stay up praying throughout the night;

I would like to lead a church
Where peace was sought over war,
And the American dream was called a whore;

I would like to lead a church
Where pure doctrines are held sweetly tight,
And there is no loyalty to the political right;

I would like to lead a church
Where science is seen as a friend,
And overseas all go and send;

I would like to lead a church
Where grace abounds throughout all of life,
And all desire to be Christ’s pure wife;

I would like to lead a church
Where all art forms are given their place,
And it is understood that God has good taste;

I would like to lead a church
Where diversity becomes one,
And all praise the glorified son.