Song for the Counter-cultural Reign of Christ

Song for the Counter-cultural Reign of Christ
John 18:13-37 Tune: O Waly, Waly, English trad. TiS654
The tales we tell of those in power
show kings and tyrants, warped and sour,
who cruelly trample those in need.
While many starve, they richly feed.

Some rulers build a guarded wall,
while Christ’s way causes walls to fall.
Some seize the law to serve their ends,
to harm their foes and favour friends.

Some ruthlessly pursue a war
that robs their neighbours to gain more.
The leader’s ego makes the call;
the helpless ones are robbed of all.

So if we choose to call Christ King,
let’s question still the words we sing.
His meaning shows in poverty;
his wisdom seeks humility.

The poor are precious in God’s sight,
and love will serve, not rule in might.
Christ lives for truth and calls the true;
his offered life makes all things new.
	Barbara Messner 20/1/2024