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Economic justice? (Vol 2 No 48)
These are momentous times;
Witnessing monstrous crimes
Against all life;
The war machine is king;
Earth warming scares the Spring;
Our human greed can bring
Enormous strife.
Our economic growth
Is not advancing both
The rich and poor;
Billions in poverty
While some boast luxury,
This is a travesty
We should abhor.
So where is justice found?
Can selflessness be crowned?
Can virtue reign?
While poor and hungry plead,
Can we define our need?
Does it slip into greed?
Who can explain?
Jesus was one who fought
Injustice; and he taught
A diff’rent way;
He sided with the poor;
Love was his inner core;
He never wanted more
To make his day.
We can be satisfied,
Our joy be multiplied
With simple things;
If we seek equity,
Trust in God’s charity,
We’ll find security
And peace it brings.
Tune Moscow AHB 61 TiS 221,447
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