*Pastor’s Note: Helen Steiner Rice (1900-1981) was an influential American writer of inspirational and Christian poetry. She wrote and sold millions of books of her verses. Her poetry is quoted almost everywhere. My prayer is that you will be blessed and inspired by her poetry as much as I am.

THE HEAVENS DECLARE THE GLORY OF GOD

You ask me how I know it’s true that there is a living God.
A God who rules the universe—the sky, the sea, the sod—
A God who holds all creatures in the hollow of His hand,
A God who put infinity in one tiny grain of sand,
A God who made the seasons—winter, summer, fall and spring—
And put His flawless rhythm into each created thing,
A God who hangs the sun out slowly with the break of day
And gently takes the stars in and puts the night away,
A God whose mighty handiwork defies the skill of man,
For no architect can alter God’s perfect master plan.
What better answers are there to prove His holy being
Than the wonders all around us that are ours just for the seeing.

From The Poems and Prayers of Helen Steiner Rice: Poetry by Hele Steiner Rice. Used by permission. All rights reserved.