The Conductor - John Michael Talbot

The conductor stands before the orchestra

Poised with baton in hand

And the notes lie silent on the pages of the score

Waiting to be played by the band

And the spirit of the symphony’s composer

Waits in notes upon the pages

And the knowledge and the skill of the conductor

Unlocks right interpretation

The conductor knows the whole orchestra

As each player knows the instrument he plays

And with wisdom calling forth performances

That surpass the finest of former days

And he knows when to fiercely command

Like a captain with his soldiers

And he knows when to be gentle as a lamb

Like a lover with his beloved

And Jesus is the conductor

And the church is an orchestra of God

And the liturgy we pray becomes a symphony

And the sacraments unlock the mystery of God

And the Spirit of the symphony’s composer

Waits in notes upon the pages

And the knowledge and the skill of the conductor

Unlocks right interpretation