LABOUR DAY HYMNS

Rise and Speak Out

Proverbs 1:20-23, 3:13-18; Luke 4:18

When we look all around, unemployment abounds,
and we’re filled with distress, fear, and doubt.
Then we hear Wisdom say, “We can show a new way.”
And She leads us to rise and speak out.

There are millions in need, crushed by others with greed,
who abuse and oppress with their clout.
Wisdom calls us to go, and Her justice to show,
and She leads us with love to speak out.

There’ll be fairness and peace; workers’ rights will increase,
when we wake up and hear Wisdom shout.
Let us come and unite, working daily for right;
join together to rise and speak out.

Refrain:
Rise up and shout,
for it’s time to speak out;
let us cry out for justice;
let us rise and speak out.

Words © 2011 Jann Aldredge-Clanton -- TRUST AND OBEY -- Irregular