HEAR OUR CRY BEFORE WE CALL

 

We long for the days when the cries of distress are stilled 

and the sound of weeping is heard no more:

when the taste of laughter fills the mouths of the people

and joy is in the land.

 

Spirit of a new beginning

Hear our cry before we call.

Answer when the time is ready.

Give us courage to endure.

 

We long for the days when the hammer of arms is hushed

and the threat of warring is feared no more:

when the pulse of freedom fires the hearts of the people

and peace is in the land.

 

Spirit of a new tomorrow

Hear our cry before we call.

Answer when the time is ready.

Give us courage to endure.

 

We long for the days when the lost of the earth are home

and the pain of hunger is felt no more:

when the dream of harvest lights the way of the people

and hope is in the land.

 

Spirit of a new creation

Hear our cry before we call.

Answer when the time is ready.

Give us courage to endure.

 

 

Words: Neil Quintrell Nov 2004

Music: Norm Inglis

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