In the shadow of the steeple
live dying, hopeless people
trapped in mercy-less despair
"Trust Jesus", says the church sign
"Your life God-given by design" as the Newton melody fills the air
How does this Sunday tradition
mixed with cultural superstition
help the hopeless through the night?
"Thou shalt love one another" does nothing for your brother
if you refuse to share a little light
You and I are God's people
charged to be light, not a steeple
sent that others might find the way
May our words and actions speak
and be God's loving kindness through the week
that turns the hopeless dark into the light of day
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