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HYMN OF THE RISING SUN

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Hail to all that liveth

Give thanks for a new rising sun.

Drive revolutions toward destiny

And war, a stake in the ground.

Banish all that speaks of evil

And crown the peaceful at heart.

 

Let the mountains tremble in truth

Let the rivers sing of justice

Wash in waterfalls of sweet freedom

For you are the flame that will not die

The voices that rise in unity

With hands unchained, build anew

A world where love holds the reign

 

Let the wind carry your will

And the earth bear witness to your vow:

That you shall stand, unyielding and free

In the light of a world reborn

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Naomi

Fri 24th Jan 2025 15:56

Thank you Auracle.

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Auracle

Thu 23rd Jan 2025 16:39

I can recommend this one.

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Naomi

Tue 21st Jan 2025 20:58

Thank you Uilleam!

Uilleam Ó Ceallaigh

Tue 21st Jan 2025 12:56

Thanks, Naomi.
A badly needed prayer / hymn.
Lovely.

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