Foundations

Find and shape the massive stones

Hewn from cliffs or mountain ledge

Then place them true aligned aright

To bear the weight of growth and glory. 

In the finding searching story

We must walk some lengthy paths

And then with eyes of faith see

Christ-like virtues 'neath the grime.

In the shaping work we labor

With the Master Mason guiding

Careful, patient, reassuring,

Penitence the surface smooths. 

Then with covenental sextant

Holding close to the Chief Corner

We put in place our stone we've brought

Uniting many into One. 

As the hours go onward quickly

Hast'd with urgency divine

Walls will rise and rest securely

On foundations firm and true

Hid from sight yet to the Master

Known and loved, esteemed higher

Than the jeweled parapets 

That crown his city Zion. 

Celestial glory that's seen and cherished 

Rests on the rock we've cut today

Shaped with love and hope and faith

For the future's Beautiful Day.