BE GLADM, O PEOPLE

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.