I heard an owl call last night
Homeless and confused
I stood naked and bewildered
By the evil people do.
Up upon a hill there is a terrible sign
That tells the story of what darkness waits
When we leave the light behind.
Don’t tell me hate is ever right or God’s will
Those are the wheels we put in motion ourselves
The whole world weeps and is weeping still
Though shaken I still believe
The best of what we all can be
The only peace this world will know
Can only come from love.
I am a voice calling out
Across the great divide
I am only one person
That feels they have to try
The questions fall like trees or dust
Rise like prayers above
But the only word is “Courage”
And the only answer “Love”.
Light every candle that you can
For we need some light to see
In the face of deepest loss,
Treat each other tenderly
The arms of God will gather in
Every sparrow that falls
And makes no separation
Just fiercely loves us all.
Songwriter: Carrie Newcomer
Why this song?
After 9/11, one of the few rays of hope I had was wondering what Carrie Newcomer would have to say about it. Truth is, there are 50 or more of her songs that embody the four points you mention about this playlist. [See down below in the Submit a Song section.]
I was lucky enough to see her live a few months later and heard this song for the first time, and I will never forget it. It moves me to tears every single time, now 19 years later. There are several mantra I live by that come from these lyrics. - Cory
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