The Pew

There was an old church pew sitting in the back of grandma’s shed

Years of dust had it covered up, made it easy to forget

So I dug it out went to work, cleaned it up real good

Got to thinking about the life of this old piece of wood

 

It had its share of scars scratched in the grain for all to see

Had a piece of some kids bubble gum stuck underneath the seat

But every flaw that showed was living proof of a job done well

And I know theres a million stories this old pew could tell

 

How it’s bared the weight of troubled souls gave rest to those with heavy loads

And felt the tears of both joy and pain

It’s held families while they prayed rejoiced with those when souls were saved

Even witnessed a miracle or two

It’s more than just a piece of wood

This old pew

 

So I set a while thinking about all that’s taken place

And how many times this knotty pine has heard Amazing Grace

And all the nervous hands and sweaty palms that have held it tight

As the Lord forgave their sins and changed their lives

 

Theres been sleepy children all curled up, hymnals and communion cups

Placed in the trust of this old wooden bench

I wish I could go back in time see it in its glory in its prime

As it did the job that God gave it to do

It’s more than just a piece of wood

This old pew

 

It’s bared the weight of troubled souls gave rest to those with heavy load

And felt he tears of both joy and pain

It’s held families while they prayed rejoiced with those when souls were saved

Even witnessed a miracle or two

It’s more than just a piece of wood

This old pew