No 53 in As One Voice: The Next Generation is, of all things, an uptempo recessional from Trisha Watts. This is an excellent expression of social gospel and, like the previous song, a good one to have ringing in our ears as we leave mass. Does anyone musical know what key this should be in – Trisha seems to float between them sometimes – and perhaps the secret to her unique style. It certainly leads to interesting chord progressions.
Band in a Box 2011 has arived with lots of new goodies including the style used here.
Chorus
Go Out! Go out!
Spread the good news now;
Know that I’m with you always.
Go Out! Go Out!
Tell everybody
I’m here ’til the end of time
Verse 1
Go down to the refuges where homeless sleep,
Lend a hand to all you meet.
Go down to the prisons and the hospices,
Don’t be afraid to speak of peace.
Refrain
Verse 2
Search high and low for freedom’s sake,
Help the oppressed, do whatever it takes.
For I’ll not crush the wounded heart,
Nor quench the hope of a brand new start.
Chorus
Verse 3
See with the eyes of integrity,
Walk the ways of equality,
Recognise our differences,
By living the word, this is what it says.
Chorus
© Trisha Watts 2007.