God Is A Very Small Gardener
Harmony in the Wilderness: God's Small Gardener Unveils Life's Tapestry
Lyrics
The deer that finds no pasture
The deer, unable to find food, will eventually rely on the entity described as "the one."
Will learn to trust in the one
Encourages trust in a figure associated with the morning and the birth of a new day.
That every morning says you are
Asserts a connection between the individual and the morning, implying a divine origin or significance.
Begotten with the sun
Suggests a birth or creation linked to the sun.
Don't you perceive the new
Poses a question about recognizing the recent actions or creations by a paternal figure.
Things the father has done?
Encourages acknowledgment of the father's recent accomplishments.
Have hope in the wilderness
Urges maintaining hope during difficult or isolated times.
And never thirst again
Suggests a promise of fulfillment or satisfaction, akin to not experiencing thirst again.
A dove in its quiet cage
Depicts a dove escaping the cold swiftly when confined in a sheltered environment.
Escapes winter with haste
Implies a contrast between the dove's action and the hibernation of an albatross, indicating waiting and preparation.
While the albatross hibernates
Describes the albatross being pruned or prepared, suggesting a period of enforced patience.
Is pruned and made to wait
Indicates slow but steady progress or movement forward.
Two steps at a time
Emphasizes the intention to remain steadfast or endure.
I will abide, abide
Reaffirms the commitment to remain despite difficulties.
'Cause the daylily waits for its time
Compares personal waiting to the patience exhibited by a daylily for its blossoming time.
God is a small gardener
Introduces the concept that God takes on the role of a small gardener.
Forest keeper of the small trees
Describes God as a caretaker of small trees within a forest.
That are shaking like leaves
Depicts the small trees as vulnerable and in need of care, likening their trembling to leaves.
Marigolds
References specific plants, marigolds, possibly symbolizing beauty and vibrancy.
Ivy-covered walls
Depicts walls covered with ivy, indicating a desire for sustenance or nourishment.
They are wilting
States the wilting nature of the marigolds and ivy, indicating their need for sustenance or care.
They wish to drink
Expresses the desire of the plants to receive nourishment or water.
Where I am going
Highlights a separation or destination where the listener cannot follow.
You cannot go
Emphasizes the inevitability of seeds facing demise to foster growth.
Seeds have to die
Compares a figure to Iscariot, referencing betrayal and weakness.
In order to grow
Offers reassurance that despite weakness, growth is still possible.
Iscariot, you've become and betrayed
Reiterates the depiction of God as a small gardener.
Yes, you are weak
Highlights weakness while acknowledging the potential for personal growth.
But for your own sake
Emphasizes the necessity of growth for personal development.
You will grow
Restates the analogy of God as a small gardener.
God is a small gardener
Reiterates the idea of God caring for small trees within a forest.
Forest keeper of the small trees
Reaffirms the vulnerability of the small trees likened to trembling leaves.
That are shaking like leaves
Repeats the mention of marigolds, possibly symbolizing fragile beauty.
Marigolds
Restates the image of ivy-covered walls in need of sustenance or care.
Ivy-covered walls
Reiterates the wilting nature of the plants and their desire for nourishment.
They are wilting
Reiterates the desire of the plants to receive sustenance or water.
They wish to drink
Restates the wish of the plants to drink or be nourished.
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