A.78 Be Gladm, o People

Chorus:
Be glad, O People of the earth!
Lift up your heart with song and dance,
For I am with you, yes, within you, for ever;
You are the heart of my heart.

I will never forget you, O my people;
On the day of anguish I will answer you.
As you join in celebration,
My joy will move among you.

You will find a land to be your home.
Where sheep and cattle may freely roam,
Mountains from which springs
Shall flow with living water.

I will make your faith burn brightly,
So that others may find life’s fullness:
Freedom for all captives
And justice for all nations.

No longer will the circle
Of your life, its pain and goodness
Be just for yourself;
Your gift to share will flower.

As you work for other’s freedom
With a seed of hope within you,
Hunger shall not harm you,
Nor thirst withdraw your courage.