It seems like such
An old fashioned word
And even one that
Hits our post modern ears
As negative
After all, modernity
Freed us from
The oppressive authority
Of those who were
Un-enlightened
The modern revolution
Was to be your own authority
But after a century of that
Many realize that
Self is not the best authority
We need something (Someone)
Beyond self
No, we don't want to go back
To having to obey oppressors
The real authority
We need to turn to
Is Jesus
In him we find real authority
That is love, grace, and truth
O Lord save us from
False and abusive authority
And pseudo authority
Help us look to you
From whom true life springs
