THE NAME WE HAVE BEGUN TO KNOW

1. The Name we have begun to know
     is not a hammer, fiercely raised
     to nail a point, or strike a blow.
          It is a valentine divine,
              a love-song, a love-song
                  for singing gently, and in praise,
                      as day-by-day we learn the art
                      of giving thanks, admitting wrong,
              forgiving harm, attempting peace,
          and growing into love.

2. The Record that conveys the Name
     is not a court of high appeal
     to settle every warring claim.
          It is a valentine divine,
              a story of glory
                  resisted, yet to faith revealed,
                      as day-by-day we shape the skills
                      of giving thanks, admitting wrong,
                  forgiving harm, attempting peace,
              and growing into love.

3. The Faith that's by the Record grown
     is not a ticket to success
     nor yet a product that we own.
          It is a valentine divine,
              a love-guide, a love-guide
                  through change, confusion, and distress,
                      as day-by-day we sense the pow'r
                      of giving thanks, admitting wrong,
                  forgiving harm, attempting peace,
              and growing into love.

4. The People that the Faith collects
    are not a mirror where our gaze
    enjoys the likeness it expects.
         They are a valentine divine
               to move us, reprove us,
                    inspire, enliven, and amaze,
                         as day-by-day we share the joy
                         of giving thanks, admitting wrong,
                    forgiving harm, attempting peace,
               and growing into love.