We will not own the words of hate
that lead to horror, carnage, death;
our song is love and only love,
from now until our final breath.
We stand with those who share with us,
humanity and human grace,
and those who own a different way,
another heritage or face.
God, show us how to join our hands,
to value life, to share and pray,
until we break down walls of hate
embodying a different way.
Andrew Pratt 23/4/2019
Tune: RIVAULX
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