Tears like grape juice, communion wine

Burn in my eyes and sparkle in heaven and

Flow to Gods church

Sanctifying tears from the winepress of holiness

Pressed in my soul by the wings of Gods Spirit in

Heavenly grief

Tears of compassion for Christ and His church and His

Longing to draw them so close to His heart and to

Welcome them home

Tears of Gods Spirit so grieved by corruption and

Yearning to move them to yield to the call of their

Heavenly Lord

Tears of Lord Jesus who cried in His passion and

Sweat drops of blood and bled out His life for His

Gathering bride

Tears of our Father in Heaven, who made us and

Sent His dear Son for us

Tears of the Godhead, so deep and so pure.

(by Sarah M.)

- Note: quotation from UPC Statement of Beliefs: 'We believe in the One ever-living eternal God.  Infinite in power, holy in nature, attributes and purpose; and possessing absolute indivisible deity. This One true God revealed Himself as Father: through His Son in redemption: and as Holy Spirit by emanation.'