You know just the other day I said, “Why can’t we have a hymn inspired by the National Council of Churches’ “Christian Principles in an Election Year”? And, lo and behold, like an answer to prayer, here we have: “In Times of Great Decision.”
It has great lyrics like: “When louder words seem endless And other voices sure/Remind us of your promise: Your love and truth endure.” After all, it’s an obvious sign of a lack of faith when someone is sure of their beliefs, and can’t we end all that debate, because it is so loud and raucous.
Of course, what would a great political hymn be without a reference to “justice for all communities” (rhymed with “peace”, no less)?
Now, if only would someone would call Oregon Catholic Press and have them set “Faithful Citizenship” to music. Or even better, “The Charter for the Protection of Youth and Children.” Now that would be inspiring.
I’d better back away from the keyboard. That hymn is making my teeth squeak.
Oh, well: there are some nice phrases in it.
Here’s an obscure fact about this hymn. It was originally written for the tambourine. Who knew?
And set to the tune of “Gilligan’s Island.”
I thought the headline was a gag. Yikes.
Bongo drums and hand-clapping, anyone?
I think I heard them singing this yesterday as I walked by the Paulist Center.
Here’s an obscure fact about the composer of this hymm. Her favorite composer is Michael Joncus.
JPW, you might have been mistaken. I know the tune. It might have been a catfight instead.