A homeless man stands on the corner
Sign in hand
Asking for help

“A voice crying out in the wilderness”

A leader of our world
Thinks the answer
Is to put up a wall

“A voice crying out in the wilderness”

Imperfect people
Uttering words
That hurt others

“A voice crying out in the wilderness”

Friends fearful
To leave their houses
Because of their skin color
Or their sexuality.

“A voice crying out in the wilderness”

Do we hear these voices?
Or do we ignore them?

Lord, help us to prepare our hearts
To make our paths straight
To hear every voice
Crying out in the wilderness.