The Painter of Eternity

The Master Painter, in Autumn’s gold,

chooses colors from a palette bold.

He paints the trees that clap their hands

to spread God’s love throughout the lands.

Brushed-in brown leaves will tell it straight

that everyone sins and tends to hate.

Exquisite red leaves will sing of love

that comes from God who reigns above.

The brightest orange leaves will make all see

that Christ bore all iniquity.

And swirled yellow leaves will give a smile

to be with Him in just a while.

Autumn’s colors are rich to see

the Painter of Eternity.

The trees of the field—forever true—

display God’s love for me and you.

You will go out in joy and be led forth in peace;

the mountains and hills will burst into song

before you, and all the trees of the field

will clap their hands.

Isaiah 55:12