CAN'T KEEP GOD IN A BOX

by Stan C. Countz

VERSE 1
Eyes glistening with fatherly pride, He’s all kind, all knowing
Listening, He weeps when we cry, sees us coming and going
Dad’s reading, Mom’s sleeping, baby’s teething
Grampa’s just glad he’s still breathing

CHORUS
Our father isn’t bothered when He hears his children cry
He offers us His living water that never will run dry
This world is growing hotter because the father of lies
Wishes he could stop the clocks; he’s runnin’ out of time
God knows he’s a thief and we’ve believed his lies
So He’s gonna bring relief and cut him down to size
He’s the shepherd, we’re His sheep, He’s the branch, we’re the vine
If His kingdom we seek, we’ll keep our eyes on the prize

VERSE 2
Birds singing in the trees, the buzzing of bumble bees
A man of humble means pleading on his knees
The earth gives birth and breeds
He knows our needs and plants the seeds
He rolls up His sleeves and plays in the leaves
He weeps and He grieves, loves and believes
Knows we’re but dust but trusts no thieves

CHORUS
You may not believe in Him, but He believes in you
Renounce your sin, be born again; each word He speaks is true
With every breath we breathe, a tangled web we weave
But if to Him we cleave, we shall not be moved

If He were at the pond I’m sure He’d be skipping rocks
But would He wink at that blond you think is such a fox?
Would He wave His magic wand and knock off your socks?
To Him we belong but you can’t keep God in a box

With each success we achieve, He’s our greatest cheerleader
Trust in His word and believe ‘cuz He’s a promise keeper
When you’re up against the wall, hit your knees and heed the call
Even if you need to crawl, give your best and give your all

You may not believe in Him, but He believes in you
Renounce your sin, be born again; each word He speaks is true
With every breath we breathe, a tangled web we weave
But if to Him we cleave, we shall not be moved

OUTRO
It can be humbling, but if your world is crumbling
Stop your grumbling and put your feet on the rock
Take heed and take stock, heed the call when He knocks
'Cuz you can’t keep God in a box even if you tried
Our Father isn’t bothered when He hears His children cry
He offers us His living water that never will run dry
This world is growing hotter because the father of lies
Wishes he could stop the clocks; he’s runnin’ out of time
God knows he’s a thief and we’ve believed his lies
But our father’s gonna slaughter him and cut him down to size
'Cuz you can’t keep God in a box, even if you tried