In the balance of religious faith, individual liberty
and the common good in American democracy
Is there a better way to inspire and assure unity
As faith becomes more and more a matter of delicacy?
At center stage for those in distress
Are not the deeper needs of liberty
But for safety, the family and hope
That the down trodden be treated fairly
Let the diverse faiths find a better way
To embody the love of God in public life
offering hope for unity and a morel framework
To move forward in a divided world with God's light
As there will always be people who disagree with us
May we apply the Constitution's divinely inspired principles
Understanding that ultimately power lies with the citizens
And that society is governed by law rather than by individuals
We are a nation framed on self-government
Individual rights and the rule of law
May divided groups build up coalitions
To act together for the common good, for all
We have seen history tell a tale of trial and error
Push and shove, give and take, compromise and concession
As a quest for freedom, fairness, and equality strives along
A bumpy, twisty, never-ending course of compromise through discussion
May religious groups find a better way to model
Negotiation and legislation
Rather than contention and litigation
That we shine God's light upon this nation
United we stand
Divided we fall
Model good's at hand
Our nation's under God
Verse 1] In the balance of religious faith, Individual liberty, And the common good we seek a way To keep our nation free. Can unity be gently built When faith is held with care? Can every conscience find a place Within a common prayer? [Verse 2] For those who carry heavy days, The deepest needs are clear: A safe home, a faithful family, And hope that justice hears. Not liberty alone we ask, But dignity and peace; That those pushed down may rise again, And every burden cease. [Chorus] Let every faith find room to serve, And bring God's love to light; Give hope a place in public life, And heal a divided sight. Though we may disagree in words, Let law and truth prevail; United by the common good, Let compassion guide the scale. [Verse 3] The Constitution calls us forth To govern from the ground; The people's voice, the people's trust, Where lasting power is found. No person stands above the law, No will can rule alone; A nation framed by self-rule Makes justice its cornerstone. [Verse 4] We are a people bound by rights, By freedom's careful frame; May divided groups build coalitions For more than pride or name. Together let us act for all, With courage, thought, and grace; The common good becomes more strong When every neighbor has a place. [Bridge] History has taught through trial and change, Through give and take and strain, That freedom, fairness, equality Are journeys, not a gain. A bumpy road, a winding course, Still open to our voice; Through discussion, compromise, We make a people's choice. [Verse 5] May faith communities learn to show Negotiation's art, Legislation over strife, And listening heart to heart. Not contention without end, Not litigation's wall; But wisdom seeking common ground, And mercy offered all. [Final Chorus] Let every faith find room to serve, And bring God's love to light; Give hope a place in public life, And heal a divided sight. Though we may disagree in words, Let law and truth prevail; United by the common good, Let compassion guide the scale. [Outro] United we stand, Divided we fall; Let goodness guide our hands, And God's light shine on all. Our nation under God, Our nation under God.
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