The Span of His Hand

From east to west is one hand’s span
Of Him created earth and sky,
Yet led from Beersheba to Dan
A people to Him He called nigh.

Then One created light and dark
Shined through a star upon a crib–
Became for us our Noah’s Ark–
Held Him came from New Adam’s rib.

Draws world to Him, our Father’s Son,
Through people chosen long ago,
Prepared for Him who is the One
To save us from our human woe.

His hand’s span now to each will reach—
Salvation’s touch we all can know—
Through Catholic Church will His truth teach:
Creation knows His Noah’s Bow.