May the sap flow in our hearts

Like the greening of the Earth:

May our liveliness unfold

Like the joyful Spring-time’s birth,

For these strengths dwell in our hearts

And await to be released.

May the waters of our love

Nurture joy in arid lives:

May the fire within consume

All injustice, hate and lies,

For these strengths dwell in our hearts

And await to be released.

May life’s unity in Christ

Shape the rhythm of our days:

May our dancing spirits’ song

Join the cosmic hymn of praise,

For these strengths dwell in our hearts

And await to be released.

May the love of Parent-God,

Child-like mirth instead of frowns

And the Spirit’s liveliness

Free our sacred inner clowns*

All these strengths dwell in our hearts

And through love shall be released.

May these dreams be born in us,

Taking flesh in all our ways

And the rainbow love of God

Fill our hearts with constant praise,

For these strengths are gifts from God

And to God we give all praise.

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* 1 Corinthians 4:10

Alternative tune: LUCERNE LAUDONIAE.

Text and Music © William Livingstone Wallace.