Isaiah 53

 

He grew up

like a tender shoot,

Quietly

And steadily, too

like a root

out of a dry ground.

No beauty

 
No crowd was around

There was naught

a sign of

Majesty

There was naught

That we should desire Him


His ministry-

 He was despised

and rejected by man

So familiar was

Suffering and pain

He was despised

People hid from Him

Yes, He was held

Of low esteem

Too, He took

Up all of our pain

And He bore

Our suffering weighed

In return

We weighed Him

As punished by God

Afflicted

And stricken, then

 He was pierced

For our transgressions,

he was crushed

for man's iniquities;

This, that peace

And healing would come

Upon us

The atonement done

We like sheep,

All have gone astray,

each has turned

Thanklessly away;

Afflicted

He was oppressed

Naught He said

He was led

Like a lamb

To be slaughtered

Like a sheep

Sheered, He stood silent

Afflicted

And stricken, then

He was pierced

For our transgressions,

he was crushed

for man's iniquities;

This, that peace

And healing does come

Upon us

The atonement won!

This is Our Time

This version, I'm going to use in my classroom.

This is our time
For our greatest good
With gifts and talents
We've room to improve

Sincere respect
For ourselves and others
Our lives a project
Let's see what faith offers

More quick to be kind
And less quick to judge
We look inside and find
What we are made of

The love we've inside

Shows in how we act

It's why we are kind

In this we don't lack

The joy we've inside

Bubbles outward

It shows in our smile

Looking upward

[Verse 1] This is our time For our greatest good With gifts and talents We've room to improve

Sincere respect For ourselves and others Our lives a project Built with one another

[Pre-Chorus] More quick to be kind And less quick to judge We look inside Then rise above [Chorus] This is our time God given time For our greatest good For our greatest good (This is our time) (For our greatest good) [Verse 2] With each small choice We shape the day A honest word Can light the way We fall, we learn We start again Faith in the work Begins within [Pre-Chorus] More quick to be kind And less quick to judge We look inside Then rise above [Chorus] This is our time God given time For our greatest good For our greatest good (This is our time) (For our greatest good)

[Verse 3]

The love we've inside

Shows in how we act

It's why we are kind

In this we don't lack

The joy we've inside

Bubbles outward

It shows in our smile

Looking upward

[Pre-Chorus] More quick to be kind And less quick to judge We look inside Then rise above [Chorus] This is our time God given time For our greatest good For our greatest good (This is our time) (For our greatest good) [Bridge] What are we made of? What will we give? In the quiet search We learn to live Not perfect hands But willing hearts

We take the step And do our part [Chorus] This is our time God given time For our greatest good For our greatest good (This is our time) (For our greatest good)

Elder S. Gifford Nielson in April 2021 called This is Our Time!

Saving Each Precious Lost Fruit

A farmer drove his open bed truck
Filled to capacity with sugar beets
But, he lost some each time it was struck
With such potholes that also unseats

He stopped often to rest his back
Stiffening from all of his labor
And took with him a large gunny sack
To pick up all the beets that did neighbor

For each fruit was of such great value
That he wanted not one to be wasted
And we have a similar work to do
For each whom of the gospel once tasted

We should lift up those on the roadside
Who've been caught in the current so deep
And, too, turbulent times tear like a tide
While swirling whirlpools of sin do not sleep

But, all of this just needs not be!
For we have the doctrines of truth
We have the programs and the power to be
Saving each precious lost fruit

Of those who are now the wandering lost sheep
It is time to take a hand and reach a heart
For each is in need of our rescue, love, and watchkeep
There to restore what was engraved at the start

President Thomas S. Monson
Sugar Beets and the Worth of a Soul
Ensign, Jul 2009, 4–7

The Tide is Turning

this video is from 2025

All will be available on You tube

The tide is turning
Welcome aboard the arc
For God, we are yearning
For a better life, by far

There was another ARC conference in London.  Some wonderful speakers with concerns for the family and religious freedom among the topics.

Boustrophedon

“like the ox that turns while plowing.”

     We used to read boustrophedon

     In a right to left, left to right approach

    Making it easier to track the line your'e on

https://scienceinsights.org/the-real-reason-we-read-from-left-to-right/

Ancient Writing Didn’t Pick a Direction

The earliest writing systems weren’t committed to a single direction. Ancient Greek was often written in a style called boustrophedon, a word meaning “like the ox turns while plowing.” One line ran left to right, the next right to left, with the letters themselves flipped mirror-style on alternating lines. This back-and-forth approach was common on stone inscriptions and gradually fell out of use during the Hellenistic period, as Greek settled into a consistent left-to-right pattern.

1. Hebrew Bible (Judaism) - Sacred texts are read from right to left in Hebrew.
2. Arabic Quran (Islam) - The Quran is written and read in Arabic, which is also right to left.
3. Syriac Christianity - Uses the Syriac script, which is read from right to left.
4. Aramaic Texts - Ancient Aramaic, used in some Jewish texts, is read right to left.
5. Persian Zoroastrian Texts - Written in scripts that are read from right to left.
6. Nabataean Script - An ancient script used in some religious contexts, read right to left.

Interfaith as a Family of Faiths

Modeling Love as a Family of Faiths

 

We make the world a better place

Where citizens can flourish

When we enjoy religious faith

And fill our spirits, nourished

With love, always encouraged

Knowing what it does for me😊

And my fellow Saints in Christ ❤

I wish for all that dignity

Of gathering where it feels right ✅️

For this goal, may we more unite:

...modeling love that grows in light

Let's not talk at, but to each other

Seeing the good and listening well

As a family of faiths, sisters and brothers

That but more, the love of God can swell

I love when Elder Nash said "talk to each other, not at each other!"

Elder Marcus B. Nash of the Presidency of the Seventy of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints told hundreds of global faith leaders gathered in Washington, D.C., on Monday, February 2, 2026, that protecting religious freedom will help nations flourish. 

“There’s a mountain of evidence that shows the power of religious freedom in building families, communities and nations,” Elder Nash told hundreds of faith leaders attending the International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit during a Church-sponsored luncheon. He also joined a panel discussion led by Baptist pastor Bob Roberts Jr. of the Multi-Faith Neighbors Network, which was held on stage at the Global Faith Forum. 

More than 90 organizations representing 30 faith traditions gathered at the Washington Hilton for the two-day annual event to discuss how to advance international religious freedom. Learn more at Newsroom.ChurchofJesusChrist.org.

https://youtu.be/hO7gE7xQtLA?si=TK0bpyBaRcjfwS1U

The People of Faith

[Verse 1] Shall we persecute any one of us For being a good citizen who prays? Who contributes much and is industrious, Who enriches our culture and our lives always? We make the world a better place Where citizens can flourish When we enjoy religious faith And fill our spirits, nourished [Pre-Chorus] With love, always encouraged We, the people of faith Together can combat The world of evil and hate [Chorus] By being a loving contact By being a loving contact We, the people of faith We, the people of faith Love the Pagan colors That celebrate the earth Love the Jewish fringes On four corners, prayer and worth [Verse 2] The Islamic outer dress Prizing cleanliness and worth And the Sikhism turban That reminds us God is everywhere We defend the rights of conscience Of individuals and churches To preach on moral principles And share God's light for all who searches [Bridge] The greatest leaders the world has known From Muhammad to Confucius To them a portion of God's light shown To bless, inspire, and move us [Chorus] By being a loving contact By being a loving contact We, the people of faith We, the people of faith Love the Christians, the Catholics The Latter-Day Saints, their worth Love all the religious fringes On the four corners of this earth [Outro] We defend the rights of conscience Of individuals and churches To share God's light for all who searches

Full Speech: Elder Jeffrey R. Holland at California's Chapman University...

We, the people of faith
Together can combat
The world of evil and hate
By being a loving contact

What Scene Would You Like to See?

What scene would you like to see
In the days of the Son of Man?
Where, to Him, would you journey
To be dearly taught at His hand?

I can't decide....

interfaith beauty:

I love the Pagan colors that celebrate the earth, 

The Jewish fringes on four corners to surround you in prayer, 

The Islamic outer dress prizing cleanliness and worth

And the Sikhism turban that reminds us God is everywhere 

In the Promotion of the Common Good

In the promotion of the common good
Of our beloved country
We unite religions in brotherhood
For the voice we are wanting

We defend the rights of conscience
Of  individuals and churches
To preach on moral principles
And share God's light for all who searches

“The lesson of American history is that churches and other religious bodies prosper in a nation and a social order that respects religious freedom and recognizes that civil government should never stand between the consciences and the religious practices of its citizens and Almighty God,” he said.
Speaking of the partnership Catholics and Mormons have in defending religious freedom, Cardinal George acknowledged that “sometimes our common advocacy will make one of us the target of retribution by intolerant elements” but emphasized that such actions should not deter religions from making their voices heard. “In the coming years, interreligious coalitions formed to defend the rights of conscience for individuals and religious institutions could become a vital bulwark against the tide of forces that work in our government and society to reduce religion to a purely private reality.”
Cardinal George pointed out that “society is based not on individuals but on families, on mothers and fathers with duties and obligations to their children, on children who learn how to be human, in the school of love, which is the family, which tells us we are not the center of the world individually.”
He also lauded the growing relationship between the Catholic Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and their joint efforts, such as providing aid to the poor and needy and combating pornography.
“I’m personally grateful that after 180 years of living mostly apart from one another, Catholics and Latter-day Saints have begun to see one another as trustworthy partners in the defense of shared moral principles and in the promotion of the common good of our beloved country,” he said.
“Our churches have different histories and systems of belief and practice, although we acknowledge a common reference point in the person and the gospel of Jesus Christ.”
Cardinal George is president of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and the first Chicago native to become archbishop of Chicago. He presides over 2.3 million Catholics in the Chicago Archdiocese.

http://www.mormonnewsroom.org/article/cardinal-george-addresses-religious-freedom-in-speech-at-byu

https://www.facebook.com/SupportReligiousFreedom

I Choose to Be Pure

I chose to be pure,

 As one virtuous and clean

This gift to treasure

Till, with my true love, I cleave

Sexuality is 

A power to hold

With great confidence

 For blessings unfold

In my mind, I am contrasting these bold students with Catarina:

Brazilian student who sold her virginity for $780,000 in an online auction insists she is a 'victim' and was exploited in documentary 

• Catarina Migliorini, 21, says she is still a virgin and believes the auction was simply a publicity stunt for Australian documentary, Virgins Wanted
• The physical education student claims she has not received the money promised to her by filmmaker Justin Sisely

Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2360287/Brazilian-student-Catarina-Migliorini-sold-virginity-780k-online-insists-victim-documentary.html#ixzz2Z2aSod3Y
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Shall We Persecute?

Shall we persecute any one of us

For being an American citizen who prays?

Who contributes much and is industrious,

Who enriches our culture, our lives, and our states?

http://www.deseretnews.com/article/865560200/Huntsman-offers-condolences-to-Utah-Sikhs Jared Page

"When events like (Sunday's shooting) happen, I want you to know that everyone is with you," he said during a brief service inside the temple. "They might not come to visit as I have today ... but I would say most all Utahns' hearts are very heavy with a sense of sadness about what happened."

The Huntsmans sat on the floor of the temple with Sikh members during a reading in Punjabi from the religion's holy text. Afterward, they were presented with saffron shawls as a show of thanks and honor from the congregation.

"I want to thank you on behalf of a lot of people in this state for the contributions you have made to our society, to education, to industry, to the economy and enriching our culture and our lives in this state," Huntsman said.

The former governor also thanked the Sikhs on behalf of his family, specifically mentioning daughter Asha Bharati, who was born in India.

Salt Lake County District Attorney Sim Gill, a member of the local Sikh congregation, called the shooting tragic.

"Any time these types of events happen, it's absolutely devastating to a community, especially when it happens in the context of a prayer service and people at a church are gathering to just pray," Gill said.

Sikhs worldwide have suffered persecution following 9/11, often mistaking them for Muslims.

"Whether somebody is going after Muslim Americans or Indian Americans, the fact that somebody is going after (anyone) with this hate and this kind of level of violence is absolutely, absolutely wrong," Gill said.

Personally, I will never forget that as our family was having dinner, a Sikh was murdered as a gang  initiation.  Each participated by kicking him. This Sikh was out for a walk with prayer beads. He was spending a huge amount of time studying to pass a test in America to be a doctor.

Each Spark of Inspiration

Each spark of inspiration
Each revealed law
Is a blessing to that nation
And is available to all

The greatest leaders the world has known
From Muhammad to Confucious
To them a portion of God's light shown
To bless, inspire, and move us

'How very fortunate for mankind that God's word was given in diverse ways to the people of India, of Persia, of Babylon, of Arabia, of China, of Greece, of Rome, and of America. Each spark of inspiration, each revealed law, and each guideline for living was an expression of God's limitless love for the family of Adam. It mattered not whether the word came in high or low places or whether it was conveyed in loud or in muted voices. Some of God's light was reflected through a religious leader in ancient Arabia; additional light was received by an American religious leader in the nineteenth century. What mattered was that saving truth was received by man from God-the divine fountain of eternal truth. And what mattered even more was whether those who received such truths had sufficient reciprocating love and faith to live accordingly.'
'On 15 February 1978, the First Presidency of the LDS Church issued a statement to the world regarding God's love for all mankind. I desire to read portions of that statement. As I do so, you will note that thoughts previously mentioned are amplified. '
'Based upon ancient and modern revelation, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gladly teaches and declares the Christian doctrine that all men and women are brothers and sisters, not only by blood relationship from common mortal progenitors but also as literal spirit children of an Eternal Father.
The great religious leaders of the world such as Muhammad, Confucius, and the Reformers, as well as philosophers including Socrates, Plato, and others, received a portion of God's light. Moral truths were given to them by God to enlighten whole nations and to bring a higher level of understanding to individuals...
Consistent with these truths, we believe that God has given and will give to all peoples sufficient knowledge to help them on their way to eternal salvation, either in this life or in the life to come...
Our message therefore is one of special love and concern for the eternal welfare of all men and women, regardless of religious belief, race, or nationality, knowing that we are truly brothers and sisters because we are sons and daughters of the same Eternal Father.'

God's Love for Mankind
Elder Carlos E. Asay
Mormons and Muslims: Spiritual Foundations and Modern Manifestations, ed. Palmer, Spencer J., (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University 2002), 51-61.

Knowing God's Love for all Mankind

     Keepers of the Light

Knowing God's love for all mankind
Let's safeguard the truth's He's given
All over the world He lights minds to find
A glimpse of Him and of heaven

We can be keepers of His light
As we perceive where it goes
God's wisdom pure and bright
To the seeker brilliantly flows

If there is anything virtuous,
Lovely, or of good report
Let us share it more amongst us
And feel warmth through God's support

Then, as with light we speak
Others come to where we stand
Unto our lamp to seek,
Feel, and understand

[Verse 1] Knowing God's love for all mankind Let's safeguard the truth's He's given All over the world He lights minds to find A glimpse of Him and of heaven [Pre-Chorus] We can be keepers of His light As we perceive where it goes God's wisdom pure and bright To the seeker brilliantly flows [Chorus] God's love for all mankind God's love for all mankind We keep it burning We keep it shining God's love for all mankind [Verse 2] If there is anything virtuous, Lovely, or of good report Let us share it more amongst us And feel warmth through God's support [Pre-Chorus] We can be keepers of His light As we perceive where it goes God's wisdom pure and bright To the seeker brilliantly flows [Chorus] God's love for all mankind God's love for all mankind We keep it burning We keep it shining God's love for all mankind [Bridge] Then, as with light we speak Others come to where we stand Unto our lamp to seek, Feel, and understand [Final Chorus] God's love for all mankind God's love for all mankind We keep it burning We keep it shining God's love for all mankind God's love for all mankind God's love for all mankind We keep it burning We keep it shining God's love for all mankind

Pondering: God's love for man and the internet. How seeing the inspiration of things around us and mentioning it actually draws seekers to the gospel as they search the internet to know more of what is praiseworthy. The Article of Faith- which says: If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. (for they've come of light and truth) Wouldn't it be pleasing to God if we sought after these things more. No wonder the Conference talks quote from many things that show God is lighting all mankind?

'In 1855, in an address delivered in the Bowery at Salt Lake City, Elder Parley P. Pratt, an early leader of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, said: "We would do well to look into the bearings of the history of nations, and the dealings of God with them, as impartially as we can, at all times, and cull out all the good there has been, is, or may be, and acknowledge the hand of God in all things, in His dealings with the nations as well as in other things" (Journal of Discourses, 3:42).'
Elder Pratt's thoughts echo the teachings of some ancient American prophets. Permit me to quote from the Book of Mormon:


'And the Lord God hath sent his holy prophets among all the children of men, to declare these things to every kindred, nation, and tongue. (Mosiah 3:13; emphasis added)
For behold, the Lord doth grant unto all nations, of their own nation and tongue, to teach his word, yea, in wisdom, all that he seeth fit that they should have. (Alma 29:8; emphasis added)
Thus saith the Lord God: I will give unto the children of men line upon line, precept upon precept, here a little and there a little.... I bring forth my word unto the children of men, yea, even upon all the nations of the earth...For I command all men...that they shall write the words which I speak unto them.... I shall also speak unto all nations of the earth and they shall write it. (2 Nephi 28:30; 29:7, 11, 12; emphasis added) '


'How very fortunate for mankind that God's word was given in diverse ways to the people of India, of Persia, of Babylon, of Arabia, of China, of Greece, of Rome, and of America. Each spark of inspiration, each revealed law, and each guideline for living was an expression of God's limitless love for the family of Adam. It mattered not whether the word came in high or low places or whether it was conveyed in loud or in muted voices. Some of God's light was reflected through a religious leader in ancient Arabia; additional light was received by an American religious leader in the nineteenth century. What mattered was that saving truth was received by man from God-the divine fountain of eternal truth. And what mattered even more was whether those who received such truths had sufficient reciprocating love and faith to live accordingly.'
'On 15 February 1978, the First Presidency of the LDS Church issued a statement to the world regarding God's love for all mankind. I desire to read portions of that statement. As I do so, you will note that thoughts previously mentioned are amplified. '
'Based upon ancient and modern revelation, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints gladly teaches and declares the Christian doctrine that all men and women are brothers and sisters, not only by blood relationship from common mortal progenitors but also as literal spirit children of an Eternal Father.
The great religious leaders of the world such as Muhammad, Confucius, and the Reformers, as well as philosophers including Socrates, Plato, and others, received a portion of God's light. Moral truths were given to them by God to enlighten whole nations and to bring a higher level of understanding to individuals...
Consistent with these truths, we believe that God has given and will give to all peoples sufficient knowledge to help them on their way to eternal salvation, either in this life or in the life to come...
Our message therefore is one of special love and concern for the eternal welfare of all men and women, regardless of religious belief, race, or nationality, knowing that we are truly brothers and sisters because we are sons and daughters of the same Eternal Father.'

God's Love for Mankind
Elder Carlos E. Asay
Mormons and Muslims: Spiritual Foundations and Modern Manifestations, ed. Palmer, Spencer J., (Provo, UT: Religious Studies Center, Brigham Young University 2002), 51-61.

The Last Bastion of Christianity

The last bastion of Christianity
Is now heavily under attack
Below there are cries of, "Bigotry!"
Just what can the Lord's side cry back?

As valiant soldiers, we are not dismayed,
"We, of the Lord, will not be defeated!
It's His proclamation that has been made.
We offer love... His, so desperately needed!"

The answer was fierce as they were yet blind,
"We want tolerance.  Embrace what we do!
We don't need love, for we have our own kind.
We want acceptance, from God and from you!"

We answered, "We know to not ask God to change!"
And, we truly fear His coming is near!
This pricked the hearts of all within range.
It penetrated all who had ears to hear.

And for a moment the battle did cease
Until one protester rallied them up again.
"I'll not yield my heart. I'll not plant His seeds!
This is who I am, for now and in Heaven!"

But, God's promises are true to those who believe.
Gender is eternal, we are all family.
In this fallen world Satan's quick to deceive,
As we submit to Christ we live life happily!

...And thus the battle continues today.
There is one last bastion that remains.
One last wall is all that stands in the way...
Stand strong and believe in eternal gains!

2 Timothy 3:5 

One Heart Saints- Historically the Same Jesus

Historically

We all worship the same Jesus

Making us Christians

His followers, acting in faith

Seeking His Spirit to be with us

Perceiving, receiving

Reading from His word

Likening His parables

to our individual lives

Patiently, thinking Celestial

Walking in faith, in Him, alive

Living as He would have us

Carrying His light before all

Being fishers of men

praying as He prayed

obeying the commandments of God

Falling short we repent

Growing from the pain

Praying that the atonement

Will remove our earth stains

loving God with all of our heart

our mind and our spirit changed, 

with the Saints, of one heart

submitting to all things 

Willingly doing our part

thoughts from 

https://x.com/KellyMille88059/status/2064628467577294857?s=20

Fellow Ministers

We come together Of many faiths And seek what we share This we embrace What we have in common: To minister, our goal We've worth as God's children: We've dignity of soul Love- the foundation Of our hope and joy The atonement, our Savior We have cause to join Those suffering, in need And are lacking the basics We unite for outreach Never playing favorites Love- the foundation Of our hope and joy The atonement, our Savior We have cause to join Blessing others our joy

Interfaith in Rome

It is a Dream Come True! A commission on religious liberty

It is a dream come true,
When religions unite!
Faith in God revives us to
Become a nation of Light!

It is a dream come true, When religions unite! Faith in God revives us to Become kind bearers of Light!

I used to attend The Nevada Interfaith Association (a fellowship dedicated to promoting collaboration, cooperation, and support that encourages sharing among faiths.) Each year, they pick a topic and hold a monthly meeting at a different church site. You get to know different religions and are not treated as an outsider. It is a beautiful opportunity to appreciate differences and to show acceptance.

Interfaith Efforts

If terrorists were here today
They would not discriminate
You or I, they would make us pay
That we're of the Christian faith

We should unite 
As our leaders do
Focus on light
And warn others, too!

This is a time for interfaith efforts!
I keep reading of a modern day Christian holocaust and wonder what we can do! I keep praying that our freedoms won't be taken away.  I love America! I keep praying for other nations as well. There are so many good people who are in need of our prayers.

Our Faith Garners Us

Our faith garners us the assurance

That the world will be a better place

As we join to give assistance

And share our bounties from God's grace




http://www.lds.org/church/news/elder-ballard-and-baptist-pastor-discuss-interfaith-coalitions?lang=eng

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The Goodness of Jesus Christ

The goodness of Jesus Christ
Is like a glowing searchlight
Bathing God's love among men
To lift with light and strengthen

We ever learn from His compassion
And this open our eyes for expansion
There to raise our sights with trust
Unto His parables that teach us

And as we strive to self improve
It is alongside our families we move
On His narrow path lit for perfection
Preparing for the day of resurrection

from Church New
Messages of inspiration from President Monson
Published: Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010

Best example

For the finest example of service, we turn to the life of the Lord. Like a glowing searchlight of goodness is the life of Jesus as He ministered among men. He brought strength to the limbs of the cripple, sight to the eyes of the blind, hearing to the ears of the deaf and life to the body of the dead.

His parables preach power. With the good Samaritan, He taught: "Love thy neighbor." Through His kindness to the woman taken in adultery, He taught compassionate understanding. In His parable of the talents, He taught each of us to improve himself and to strive for perfection. Well could He have been preparing us for our role in building a family. — Interfaith Conference on the American Family, American Mothers' Event, Sept. 13, 2003

Meridian Magazine - A Latter-day Saint View of the Conflict in the Holy Land

With sympathy and understanding
We wish to promote a place
For both the Jew and Palestinian
To enjoy a just and lasting peace

Each, being of Father Abraham
This land has been made holy
Ever it will be a prayerful land
For all of his children, wholly

A bridge of peace

Being made today

How this will please

With combined faith, pray

That conflict will cease

For a just and lasting peace

Rebuilding hope 

As a community of faiths

The Christians want this

The Moslems and the Jews

All the world religions

Imagine this great news!

June 07 2011
A Latter-day Saint View of the Conflict in the Holy Land
By D. Kelly Ogden
June 07 2011

It is hoped that Latter-day Saints can help provide a bridge of understanding between Arabs and Jews in that troubled region of the Holy Land and that to the extent that we look with sympathy and understanding at both sides, we can be an influence to help bring about a just and lasting peace.

[Verse 1] With sympathy and understanding We wish to promote a place For both the Jew and Palestinian To enjoy a just and lasting peace [Pre-Chorus] Each, being of Father Abraham This land has been made holy Ever it will be a prayerful land For all of his children, wholly [Chorus] A bridge of peace Being made today How this will please With combined faith, pray That conflict will cease For a just and lasting peace Rebuilding hope As a community of faiths [Verse 2] The Christians want this The Moslems and the Jews All the world religions Imagine this great news! [Pre-Chorus] Each, being of Father Abraham This land has been made holy Ever it will be a prayerful land For all of his children, wholly [Chorus] A bridge of peace Being made today How this will please With combined faith, pray That conflict will cease For a just and lasting peace Rebuilding hope As a community of faiths [Bridge] With open hands, we stand And make a way together One sacred, patient land For all of us forever [Final Chorus] A bridge of peace Being made today How this will please With combined faith, pray That conflict will cease For a just and lasting peace Rebuilding hope As a community of faiths