IF ONLY
If only we could see the good in everyone we know,
If only we could be more tolerant, each of us would grow
Ever closer to our God, His love to others show.
If only we could be more patient every time we pray.
If only we could be more careful with the words we say
To God and those we meet who travel the same way.
If only we could do our best to bid all conflict cease,
If only we could look in love, we would all fear release,
And God would rule in every life and fill our hearts with peace.
If only God could fill each life with beauty, truth and light,
If only we could all accept His gifts and try to live aright,
Then all the people in the world would in His love unite.
If only we could see the good in everyone we know,
If only we could be more tolerant, each of us would grow
Ever closer to our God, His love to others show.
If only we could be more patient every time we pray.
If only we could be more careful with the words we say
To God and those we meet who travel the same way.
If only we could do our best to bid all conflict cease,
If only we could look in love, we would all fear release,
And God would rule in every life and fill our hearts with peace.
If only God could fill each life with beauty, truth and light,
If only we could all accept His gifts and try to live aright,
Then all the people in the world would in His love unite.