THE CHURCH

The Church is not a building; 
It's a body. 
It has no rooms for cleaning, 
Or a lobby. 
You cannot paint its walls -or- 
Greet in the halls. 
The Church is not a building; 
It's a body. 

The Church is not an office; 
It's a body. 
It's not a place for business 
Or a party. 
It's not where we meet -or- 
Where we take a seat. 
The Church is not a building; 
It's a body. 

The Church is not in town; 
It is the City. 
It's not built upon the ground 
Or with money. 
You can't hang up a sign 
On brick, oak, or pine. 
The Church is not in town; 
It is the City. 

The Church is the Bride; 
Jesus is the Groom. 
Together they abide 
As new Jerusalem. 

The Church is the Kingdom; 
Its light is the Lord. 
For us He has come, 
So faithful is His Word!