The Cross And The Crucible

In the beginning there was darkness

And in the darkness there was fear

And fear gave birth to God

Whose rule was harsh but clear

But reason led to questioning and God became a man

He retreated to the skies

Though some began a search to comprehend the universe

The men of God screamed out - you must not question why

So in towers and in attics

Pure reason took its course

In hiding from the so-called holy man

Who'd wipe it out by force

Then emerging from the shadows with triumph in their eyes

Came the keepers of the flame

As the iron hand of science took revenge upon the pious

They wondered if the world they knew could ever be the same

How can these mighty opponents be reconciled?

The cross and the crucible fight for our souls

In the here and the now and the after-life

Mortal man can't understand the mind of God

You need us to guide you to the glory of the Lord

Creation's not a toy for man to prise apart

God provides the spark that puts the questions in your heart

He holds all the answers, lead you from the dark

He holds all the answers - do not question