Amid the tumult and the strife of this world,
Amid the tempest that round us roars,
Amid the earth’s endless lamentation,
What song echoes in our souls?
What far-off hymn beckons us?
What music rings and sings through us?
Let us pause for a moment to sense
The song emerging from the quiet.
Though storms may shake and darkness may close in,
Though tyrants might rage and despots might threaten,
Though every vile thing might appear triumphal,
Still we know that love will prevail in heaven and earth,
Still we know that truth lives through us, undefiled,
Still we know the joy of compassionate, justice-seeking community.
When love inspires inmost calm, how can we keep from singing?
May it always be so. Amen!
