They Left Eden for Hades

They Left Eden for Hades

 

I want to be close to my children

But my children keep running away from me

I gave them everything they needed

They lacked nothing in my pastures

I held them close and didn't lose them

Watched over them for all their days

I cared for them and loved them dearly

I gave them laws for their own good

I showed them how they could please me

And only asked them for their love

Only asked them to obey me

For that would give them life to live

They saw my laws and did not keep them

They saw my face and did not love

They turned away from my good pastures

And roamed in the desolate wilderness

They left Eden for Hades

They left joy for sadness

They left purpose for lostness

They left love for hate

I made them to be close to me

And they turned and ran far from me

They turned their rejoicing into mourning

When they departed from my way

My laws were there to keep them holy

My laws were there to give them peace

My laws were there to give them love

They said my laws were too restrictive

They said my laws had no good in them

They did what pleased themselves

And reaped the benefits in Hades

I only want them to be near me

I made a way for them to come

I sacrificed so they could love me

Despite their sin I sent my son

I love them still though they run further

I want to hold them in my arms

I made a way but few do follow

I sent my son but few believe

They even turn away from knowledge

They even turn to foolish ways

They even do what hurts each other

They even do what kills the soul

I made a way but they don't take it

They hate my love, and call it hate

They hate the children who turn to me

They hate what's good that I have made

Yet still I love them

The way is open

I wait to judge them

That they might turn

That they might repent of their evil

That they might repent of their wickedness

That they might turn to my goodness

That I could extend my forgiveness

For I love them still

For I love them still