A Promise of Failings

I bring the slaughter to the lamb 

I delivered prayer to folded hands 

I carried paper to the tree

But I can't bring you back to me

I brought the candle to the flame

I guide the angry mob to blame

I show the ocean to the sea

But I can't bring you home to me

I brought the chapel to the bride

I shared the truth with all the lies

I taught the poor of poverty 

But I still can't bring you home

to me