A song of faith in todays troubled world

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Something from within motivated this. Perhaps it was the persistant news of war and terror. Perhaps its just because I have reached a time in life when the remaining years are condsiderably fewer than those that have passed.

Peoples of the world
Will you not join me?
Preaching the gospel of humanity
Shoulder to shoulder
Linking hand in hand
Working together to bring the promised land

Listen to my friend he has something to say
And his words will sound like a sweet boquet
He wants you to be his dearest friend
In this he's sincere, there is no pretend
He wants us all to love one another
To treat our neighbour as our brother
It doesn't matter the colour of his skin
Just hold out your hand and all join in

Listen to my friend he'll tell you what to do
There's nothing to fear nor misconstrue
Go in peace don't live by the sword
And my friend will give you his solemn word
If you care for all precious life
And carry a smile in the face of strife
You will be as rich as any man can be
Living with my friend eternally

Hate and fear will lead us to war
Death and destruction will reign all our lives
Lift up your eyes see the light and live together in peace
Hate and fear will lead us to war
Death and destruction will reign all our lives
Lift up your eyes see the light and live together in peace
Live in peace, Live in Peace, Live in Peace

Who is your friend I hear you all ask
Well it's not a secret and there is no mask
He is all around us, he is everywhere
He is the one who will listen to your prayer
We have many names for this friend
We may believe but we can't transcend
He is the compassion in your soul
He is the angst you cannot control

He is the sun you feel upon your face
The gentle touch of a warm embrace
He is all the things that are good in you
But all that he asks is that you let it shine through
And if all this you don't comprehend
Listen to these words of my very good friend
Just one kind act performed each day
Will make your life richer in every way

Remember, just one kind act performed each day
Will make your life richer, much richer, in every way.