The Creation of Charlie Darwin

Yes I have faith yet its not blind 
I can believe and still use my mind

And I look to God for the kingdom come
thankful for all the battles science has won

So thank you good Lord from my heart within 
for the creation of Charlie Darwin

Seven day story not faith’s only key -
evolution can start with the deity

In the Genesis myth of creation
there’s no enemy of natural selection

So thank you good Lord from my heart within 
for the creation of Charlie Darwin

Set the Beagle loose with Adam & Eve 
To let faith evolve and let science believe

© David Hardman 2009


In 2009 we celebrated 200 years of Darwin's birth. At the time many songs were written about him including Evolution by Show of Hands. I have the utmost respect for Steve Knightley he is a fantastic songwriter. But his treatment of religion in Evolution was lazy and popularist. This lyric was my response.