I Saw God

I saw God once today,
In the presence of His praise,
Beaming with paternal joy,
In the offering being raised.

I saw pride in His face,
For that which He had made,
Freely being offered back,
A tribute to be paid.

I saw beauty in the child,
Spending time with her Father,
An instrument, a mirror,
Before His very altar.

I saw love in His eyes,
For His daughter made holy,
In her desire to love,
Praise and serve him only.