Be Glad, O People

Intro: C F - G (2x)
Verse 3
Verse 1

C
F - G
I will never forget you, O my people
C
F
G
On the day of anguish I will answer you
Am
Em
As you join in celebration
F
G
G7
My joy will move among you.
Refrain:

C
F - G
I will make your faith burn brightly
C
F - G
So that others may find lifes fullness:
Am
Em
Freedom for all captives
F
G
G7
And justice for all nations. Refrain

C
F - G
Be glad, O people of the earth!
C
F - G
Lift up your heart with song and dance
Am
F
G
(hold)
For I am with you, yes within you,
forever:
(Intro)
You are the heart of my heart.

Verse 4

Verse 2

Verse 5

C
F
G
You shall find a land to be your home
C
F
G
Where sheep and cattle may freely roam
Am
Em
Mountains from which springs
F
G
G7
Shall flow with living waters. Refrain

C
F - G
No longer will the circle
C
F - G
Of your life, its pain and goodness
Am
Em
Be just for yourself:
F
G
G7
Your gift to share will flower. Refrain

C
F - G
As you work for others freedom
C
F - G
With a seed of hope within you
Am
Em
Hunger shall not harm you
F
G
G7
Nor thirst withdraw your courage.
Refrain