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Lyrics to the Songs of Swami Kriyananda (Plus a Few Other Ananda Favorites) All That Glisters All the World Is My Friend A New Tomorrow The Annunciation Be Free Inside Benefits Blessed Are They Blessed the Life Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind Brave Were the People Brothers Canticle of the Creatures Channels Cherish These Cherry Blossoms in Kyoto Children of God! The Christ Child’s Asleep Christ Has Come Christ Is Risen The Christmas Mystery Cloisters Come Away, Death Come, Chillun, Wake Up! Come Gather Round Come with Me to Braşov Dare to Be Different! Dark Eyes Daughter of Aran Dearest, I Love You Dearest, When I Think of Thee Deirdre’s Sorrows Desdemona’s Song Desert Solitude Divine Friendship Divine Love Sorrows The Divine Mother Door of My Heart Dublin Town Emerald Isle Fairies’ Lullaby The Fairies’ Song Farther Away Than the Stars Father, Mother, Friend, Our God Father, Now That I Wander with Thee (See I Wander with Thee) The Few Were Soon Many Free At Last! Full Fathom Five Give Me Light God! God! God! God Is Truth; God Is Love The Gods’ Blessing God’s Call Within Good Night, Sweetheart Go On Alone! (See also Walk like a Man) Go with Love Guide Me, Lord Hail Mary Hark, Hark, the Lark Have You Seen Sorrento? Hawaiiana Hello There, Brother Bluebell! He Who Clothes the Field The Hill That Was Tara His Mission Begins Home Is a Green Hill If You’re Seeking Freedom I Give My Daughter’s Hand I Live Without Fear Imogen’s Song In the Spirit In the Temple of Isis Invocation Invocation to the Woodland Devas Irish Lullaby It’s God’s Green Earth It’s Time to Go to School It Was a Lover and His Lass I’ve Passed My Life as a Stranger, Lord I Wander with Thee Quando Mi Sveglio I Will Always Think of Thee I Wonder Jenny Will Love Me Jesus Went to Galilee Jim Brown John Anderson, My Jo Joined in Prayer Join Us in Blessing The Joy of Redemption Keep Calling Him Krishna’s Flute Larks Fly High Let This Cup Pass from Me Life Cannot Die! Life Flows On like a River Life Is a Dream Life Is Beautiful Life Mantra Lift Your Heart in Strength Lift Your Hearts Lightly I Fly The Light That Was Christ Little Kathy Living Water Looking for a Friend Lord, I Long to See Thee (See The Soul’s Cry to God) Lord Most High (See Make Us Channels of Thy Peace) Lord, May We Serve You Love Is a Magician Lullaby Make Us Channels of Thy Peace Mañana, Friends The Man That Was Jesus Many Hands Make a Miracle Mary and Elizabeth Meet Melody’s Everywhere Memories Memories of That Isle Mist Monasteries More Boxes? No, Thank You! Mother of Us All Mother of Wisdom Move, All You Mountains The Non-Blues Of His Dreams Our Love Was Made O Master! O Mistress Mine One Day When I Was Walking Palm Sunday Peace The Philosopher and the Boatman Praise Ye the Lord Prayer Before Meals Psalm of David Ra Ma Rama and Sita Rise in Freedom Rubaiyat Quatrains Sail with Me to Capri Say “Thank You” The Secret of Laughter The Shawl of Gold Shepherds, Awake! Sing in the Meadows Sing Out with Joy! Sing Out with Joy! (for the Festival of Light) Sleep Is Calling [a children’s lullaby] Someday Song of Mary Magdalene Song of the Nightingale The Sorrow of Jesus The Soul’s Cry to God Spring Song Springtime in Romania The Temptation of Christ Thank You, God, for the Sun That Night When Christ Was Born There’s Joy in the Heavens This Is My Son Three Wise Men Through All Trials Through a Long and Lonely Night Through Many Lives The Thunder of AUM Thy Light Within Us Shining Thy Will Be Done To Death I’m a Stranger To Jordan Came Jesus To Mary There Came To Souls That Were Fallen Truth Can Never Die! (See Go On Alone!) Two Souls Under the Greenwood Tree Walk like a Man Introduction to the Waltz Wartime Lullaby Welcome Well Done, Lord! What Is It For? What Is Love? When Human Hopes When I Was a Boy When You Come from Napoli Where Has My Love Gone? Where He Dwells Where Is Fancy Bred? Where the Bee Sucks Who Dreamed of the Tragedy? Who Is Silvia? Why? The Wonders Man Carved Yes, It’s Devil Worship! You Remain Our Friend All That Glisters (William Shakespeare, “The Merchant of Venice”) All that glisters is not gold — Often have you heard that told Many a man his life hath sold But my outside to behold Gilded tombs worms infold Had you been as wise as bold, Young in limbs, in judgement old, Your answer had not been inscroll’d Fare you well; your suit is cold All the World Is My Friend All the world is my friend When I learn how to share my love— When I stretch out my hand and smile, When I live from above A New Tomorrow When the dawn breaks, and then the morning Sends the sun high in the sky, Who would hide from heaven’s glory? Who would pass the challenge by? There’s a morning for every nation, When the sun’s high in the sky: There’s a time for every people To affirm their destiny! Even so, all of us together Can create a better land! Leave the past: A new tomorrow Waits for all who understand The Annunciation (Luke 1:25–28) Hail, thou that art highly favoured, The Lord is with thee Blessed art thou, Blessed art thou among women, Blessed art thou Be Free Inside I’ll tell the world (4 claps) I don’t have money (3) But life is wonderful, (2) And every day is sunny (1) The trick is this: (4) Don’t beg from anyone, just live in joy, (2) Be free (2) Inside (2) Benefits (Swami’s one political song Spoken choruses are optional.) Gee, thanks, fellas, you’re mighty kind! A windfall like this one can’t always find That word that you used, say it once again: “Benefits,” that’s the one! And I say— (Chorus, spoken: Yeah!) Amen Amen, boys, to those benefits! I’ve seen quite enough of their opposites I’m all for my share of security, And I’m grateful to hear it’ll— (Chorus: Great!) all be free! I’m sure glad you’ll take care of me, No matter what happens, or to what degree If ever I’m worried, or sorta blue, I’ll know where to turn, boys: I’ll— (Chorus: Joy!) turn to you! You tell me that the Treasury Will guarantee men true equality Our sorrows are gone, boys! The dawn’s at hand! Legislation’s the way to the— (Chorus: Wow!) Promised Land! What’s that, fellas? You say there’s more? Why, a few little rules can’t be such a chore! A life so well cared for, so worry free, Is worth the little price of— (Chorus: Heil!) conformity! Oh, sure, folks may complain a bit That maybe they don’t want certain benefits But what right have they, when you’re trying to please, Not to show proper gratitude— (Chorus: Yassuh!) on their knees? It pains me when I hear men say, Inflating the dollar is the way you’ll pay Why, if paper dollars can buy up our cares: Print away! Soon we may all be— (Chorus: Whee!) millionaires! So thanks, fellas, you’re mighty kind! Just give me those forms, if you want them signed I understand care from the pets I keep: Well, I think I’m as worthy as— (Chorus: Moo!) cows or sheep! Yes, thanks, fellas, you’re mighty kind! It’s up to you now to make up my mind I’ll pledge allegiance to you all my days: All I ask in return is, just— (Chorus: Ba-a-ah!) let me graze! Blessed Are They (The Beatitudes) Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven Blessed are they that mourn, For they shall be comforted Blessed are the meek, For they shall inherit the earth Blessed, who thirst for righteousness, For they shall be satisfied Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy Blessed are the pure in heart, For they shall see God Blessed are the peacemakers, They shall be called the children of God Blest, those reviled for righteousness’ sake, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven Blessed the Life Blessed, blessed The life that is given to God! Blessed, blessed The ways where His feet have trod All the joys that human heart can know May His love on you bestow May all dangers from your path be moved; All delusion by His truth disproved Blessed, blessed The life that is given to God! Blessed, blessed The heart open to His love! Blessed, blessed The light that shines from above All the wealth for which men ever schemed, All the beauty ever dreamed, All the gains for which men sigh and moan Will be harvested in God alone Blessed, blessed The heart open to His love! Blow, Blow Thou Winter Wind (William Shakespeare, “As You Like It”) Blow blow, thou winter wind, Thou art not so unkind As man’s ingratitude Thy tooth is not so keen Because thou art not seen, Although thy breath be rude Heigh-ho! Sing, heigh-ho! Unto the green holly: Most friendship is feigning, Most loving mere folly: Then heigh-ho, the holly! This life is most jolly Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, That dost not bite so nigh As benefits forgot: Though thou the water warp, Thy sting is not so sharp, As friend remembered not Heigh-ho! Sing, heigh-ho! Unto the green holly: Most friendship is feigning, Most loving mere folly: Then heigh-ho, the holly! This life is most jolly Brave Were the People Brave were the people who lived in these hills Brave the great warriors who confronted the foe To defend what is holy, to defend what is true: Our Lord on mankind did this duty bestow Glad all our children who people these hills, Glad in the vision their hearts understand What became of past struggles? Now the records are still, But courage still lingers, giving strength to the land Men hunger for riches, for power, and for fame; By favor they think they will grow The battles they fight, the vict’ries they win Are never the vict’ries they know! Brave were the people who lived in these hills Brave, the great warriors who confronted the foe To defend what is holy, to defend what is true: Our Lord on mankind did this duty bestow Brothers I’ve lived in many countries And mixed with many men I’ve shared their days of sunshine, Gone with them in the rain The fires at evening said we were brothers The fires at evening said we were — Brothers! A soldier I saw weeping Beside a dying friend My officers had said I must hate him till the end But seeing his grief, I knew we were brothers But seeing his grief I knew we were — Brothers! A man sat on a doorstep To see the children play The gentle way he smiled there Would charm your fears away A stranger, he, but love made us brothers A stranger, he, but love made us — Brothers! One day I climbed a mountain With friends of other lands The words we used were different, But joy one understands Our gladness in God’s world made us brothers Our gladness in God’s world made us — Brothers! Though words and customs vary Like waves upon the sea, One life beneath the surface Binds everyone to me Who knows the truth knows all men as brothers Who knows the truth knows all men as — Brothers! Then brothers, why endeavor To set ourselves apart? The fences we’ve been building Squeeze tight upon our hearts! Come sing the truth that all men are brothers! Come sing the truth that all men are — Brothers! Canticle of the Creatures Altissimo omnipotente bon Signore, Tue son le laude, la gloria et l’honore Et ogni benedictione A Te solo se confano, Et nullo homo È degno de nominarTe Laudato sia Dio mio Signore Cum tutte le Tue creature, Specialmente messer lo frate sole: Lo quale giorna et illumina nui per Lui Et ello è bello, et radiante cum grande splendore, De Te Signore Porta significatione 10 Help me remember There’s one goal alone! All I am is Yours! All I’ve done is Yours! I’m Your own Through Many Lives Through many lives I’ve drunk the cup of laughter: No man could tell the pleasures I have known The stars in the endless sky, If one could count, would come to billions Yet as vast as are their numbers, So many years I’ve wandered far from You Through many lives I’ve drunk the cup of sorrow No man could tell the bitter tears I’ve shed The drops in the endless sea, If one could count, would come to billions Yet as vast as are their numbers, So many years I’ve wandered far from You Through countless lives I’ve sought Your cup of sweetness, Found other cups, yet thirsted evermore! The streams in the hills of time All found their way into a desert: Ev’ry noon of bright fulfillment Ere many hours did sink to evening gloom I long for You in summer and in winter, Only for You my heart thirsts day and night! I’ve learned that the sweetest songs Ears ever heard were but Your echo Lord, at last fill me completely, For nevermore I’d wander far from You! The Thunder of AUM This song is part of Ananda’s Festival of Light Someone from Hollywood wanted to make the music the theme song of a cowboy movie! What a desecration that would have been! AUM! AUM! AUM! AUM! Out of the silence came the song of creation Out of the darkness came the light Out of the darkness, out of the silence Thundered the Cosmic Sound, Amen! Out of the darkness, out of the silence Thundered the Cosmic Sound, AUM! 80 AUM! AUM! AUM! AUM! Gone is our bondage with the dawn of new freedom! Gone is delusion in the light! “Gone is delusion! Gone is your bondage!” Thunders the Cosmic Sound, Amen! “Gone is delusion! Gone is your bondage!” Thunders the Cosmic Sound, AUM! Thy Light Within Us Shining Thy light within us shining Has shown where freedom lies: From earthly walls confining To soar in Spirit’s skies How oft, like sheep, we’ve strayed apart! Now, guided by Thy ray, In inner freedom of the heart Our night has turned to day! Thy Will Be Done Thy will, Thy will, Thy will be done! All that I am is Thine, All that I am Nothing of man endures, Wonder or scorn Birth, life, and death are one: Veils of Thy love Thy will, Thy will, Thy will alone! All that I’ve done is Thine, All that I’ve done! To Death I’m a Stranger To death I’m a stranger, Poor youth that I am! What destiny bears me Hence to that shore? The chalice of life, Scarce sipped at the brim, Has slipped from my grasp And stains the dark floor 81 Has life any meaning? The grail that men seek Has never been found On earth The “fountain of youth”— Ah, only a myth! None who ever roamed Far in search of it Ever found what he sought Yet, see how the night sky, Which banishes the sun, Is banished in time by the dawn! Death comes like a gypsy Who camps on the way; At dawn, his dark caravan’s gone To death I’m a stranger Yet, strangest of all, The stranger I feared Is a stranger no more! The shadow I feared But hides from the sun! In death there is peace On God’s infinite shore! To Jordan Came Jesus To Jordan came Jesus to be baptized by John When John did demur, Jesus said: “It is right that I came thus to honor God’s law, For our Father wills it so.” When he came from the river, a voice from above Did declare so all heard it, “Lo, this is My son!” To Mary There Came To Mary there came an angel of light Who announced the will of the Lord Her purity blessed mankind with new life: Through Mary the light descended O God of peace! O God of joy! May our souls find their freedom in Thee! To Souls That Were Fallen To souls that were fallen, 82 He spoke of God’s love, And coaxed them with kindness To turn back again “Forsake,” he said, “The fulfillments of earth, For the comfort they bring you lasts hardly an hour.” Two Souls Two souls were conceived At night, Ere stars in the sky Gave light— Ere planets were born, Ere hearts could know scorn, Together, they danced in God’s sight Up pathways of radiance They flew— Before them, bright stars They strew Deep seas and vast plains, Men’s joys, and men’s pains— All these, in perfection They knew Their love called them down from The skies, To live here on earth in Disguise: They seemed mortal, now, Yet, rememb’ring their vow, They ever maintained their Soul ties Under the Greenwood Tree (William Shakespeare, “As You Like It”) Under the greenwood tree, Greenwood tree, greenwood tree, Who loves to lie with me, Under the greenwood tree And turn his merry note Unto the sweet bird’s throat, Come hither, come hither, Come hither: Here shall he see 83 No enemy But winter and rough weather Who doth ambition shun, Ambition shun, ambition shun, Who doth ambition shun And loves to live i’ the sun, Seeking the food he eats, And pleased with what he gets, Come hither, come hither, Come hither: Here shall he see No enemy But winter and rough weather Walk like a Man Walk like a man, even though you walk alone Why court approval, once the road is known? Let come who will, but if they all turn home, The goal still awaits you: Go on alone! Follow your dream, though it lead to worlds unknown Life’s but a shadow, once our dreams have flown! What if men cry, “Your dream is not our own”? Your soul knows the answer: Go on alone! Give life your heart! Bless everything that’s grown! Fear not the loving! All this world’s your own Make rich the soil, but once the seed is sown, Seek freedom, don’t linger: Go on alone! Walk like a man, even though you walk alone Why court approval, once the road is known? Let come who will, but if they all turn home, The goal still awaits you: Go on alone! Introduction to the Waltz Men: I love a little girl! I love a little girl! I love a little girl! Where can SHE BE? My dainty little girl! My dainty little girl! My dainty little girl! Come closer TO ME! 84 Women: I’m so dainty that I’m faintly— Oh, so faintly—terrified What will happen if I happen To come stand by YOUR SIDE? Men: Why— We’ll dance, my little girl! We’ll dance, my little girl! We’ll dance, my little girl! Come dancing WITH ME! Wartime Lullaby Lullaby, my sweet baby, lullay, lullay, Angel voices sing peace on the wind, And though men cry with sorrows, God’s silence within Speaks of realms that no tears ever stained Beauty, men say, is a dream never known; Shadow to them is a light But their gloom is a cry of a lost innocence Sleep sweetly with God through the night Lullaby, my sweet baby, lullay, lullay, Mountain flow’rs are not frightened to bloom And though men spread destruction, Life rises again With a smile for the pull of the tomb Mercy still sings, though men’s leaders cry hate Peace is still loved, though they fight Bombs have never extinguished the candle of hope Sleep sweetly with God through the night Welcome (to be sung by children at baptism ceremonies) Friend, we bid you welcome, Welcome, welcome! All that we learn we’ll share with you: That way we’ll grow together All that we learn we’ll share with you: That way we’ll grow together Well Done, Lord! 85 (In India there lived, by the banks of a stream, A hermit whose prayers chose applause for their theme He gazed at the flowers, and he smiled at the sun— Then he clapped with delight: “Lord,” he cried, “Oh, well done!”) Well done, Lord! Oh, very well done! The mountains that laugh with the gypsy clouds! The fields smile to welcome the sun; All Nature sings praises aloud The fields smile to welcome the sun; All Nature sings praises aloud The trees dance to show their elation! A day on God’s earth has begun! And every true heart in Creation In speechless wonder is bowed And every true heart in Creation In speechless wonder is bowed Well done, Lord! Oh, very well done! The joy that You’ve planted in children’s hearts! The thrill known in bearing a son; The hope when a trial departs The thrill known in bearing a son; The hope when a trial departs The gladness of men in their neighbors! Of youth, in its victories won! Our joys are the proof of Your labors: How wonderful, Lord, are Your arts! Our joys are the proof of Your labors: How wonderful, Lord, are Your arts! Well done, Lord! Oh, very well done! At last I’ve discovered the mystic key: The world’s joy, O Secretive One! Replies to Your sweetness in me The world’s joy, O Secretive One! Replies to Your sweetness in me For here in my heart lies the answer: Your love, shedding light like the sun! All life seems to leap like a dancer When, gazing, I see only Thee! All life seems to leap like a dancer When, gazing, I see only Thee! What Is It For? What is it for, Walking alone, alone? 86 What is it for, Walking alone? Must our paths ever be Like the winds on the sea, Oh—walking alone? What is it for, Singing alone, alone? What is it for, Singing alone? Must our songs ever be Like the winds on the sea, Oh—singing alone? What is it for, Laughing alone, alone? What is it for, Laughing alone? Must our joys ever be Like the winds on the sea, Oh—laughing alone? What is it for, Living alone, alone? What is it for, Living alone? Must our lives ever be Like the winds on the sea, Oh—living alone? What Is Love? What is love? Is it only ours? Or does love whisper in the flowers? Surely we, children of this world, Could not love by our own powers What is joy? Is it just a dream? Or does joy laugh in ev’ry stream? Are the clouds mindless after all? Or is joy all Nature’s theme? “God is dead”—so men say: Can’t they see all life’s His play? Not a church binds Him as its own Not a creed makes Him fully known Foolish we, if we limit Him: Ev’ry atom is His throne What is love? Is it only ours? Or does love whisper in the flowers? 87 Surely we, children of this world, Could not love by our own powers What is love? What is love? Is it love we touch in the flowers? When Human Hopes When human hopes toward Thee aspire, Dark woods of grief are set afire! Beyond all reach of earthly skill: Thy love alone our hearts can fill Christ’s light that shone on earth from heaven Opened for us the inner door To all who love, the gift is given: Joy and freedom evermore! When I Was a Boy (William Shakespeare, “Twelfth Night”) When that I was and a little tiny boy, With hey, ho, the wind and the rain; A foolish thing was but a toy, For the rain it raineth every day, For the rain it raineth every day But when I came to man’s estate, With hey, ho, the wind and the rain; ’Gainst knaves and thieves men shut their gates, For the rain it raineth every day, For the rain it raineth every day But when I came, alas! to wive, With hey, ho, the wind and the rain; By swaggering could I never thrive, For the rain it raineth every day, For the rain it raineth every day But when I came unto my beds, With hey, ho, the wind and the rain; With tosspots still had drunken heads, For the rain it raineth every day, For the rain it raineth every day A great while ago the world begun, With hey, ho, the wind and the rain; But that’s all one, our play is done, And we’ll strive to please you every day And we’ll strive to please you every day 88 When You Come from Napoli When you come from Napoli, La la la la, la la la Life is long and joy is free, La la la la Chorus: La la la, etc Can’t you hear this music say, La la la la, la la la Dance your troubles all away, La la la la Chorus: La la la, etc When you come to Napoli, La la la la, la la la Sing this happy song with me, la la la la Chorus: La la la, etc And here are the Italian lyrics: Sono qui da Napoli, La la la la la la la, Cantano gioia lì, La la la la Chorus: La la la, etc Ogni sguardo, ogni fior, La la la la la la la, Lì ci parla dell’amor, La la la la Chorus: La la la, etc Canta anche tu me, La la la la la la la, Manda i guai lontan da te, La la la la Chorus: La la la, etc Where Has My Love Gone? (A mystical love song) Where has my love gone? Long are the nights, Now that she’s left me, Dimmed my delights 89 Where is my love, friend? Passed she this way? Saw you her smile? Ah! What did she say? Ah! Passed she here? My sweetheart, passed she here? Sweet was her promise When first we met; Whispers of heaven Made me forget Heartaches and labors, Earth-searing pain “Rest now,” she said, “You’ve found love again.” Ah! Passed she here? My sweetheart, passed she here? Surely she lied not Heaven did shine, Piercing the darkness: Love then was mine! Could she not linger? Must even she Rise and depart Like mist on the sea? Ah! Passed she here? My sweetheart, passed she here? Life’s made of dreams, friend: Dreams that must break, Quickly dispersing When we awake— Strange, that when love calls Memory stays, Crying across The tides of our days! Ah! Passed she here? My sweetheart, passed she here? There by my bed She left me a note Can you explain These words that she wrote? “Seek me,” she said, “Love, Out on the sea: Boundless the reaches Of true love must be.” Ah! Passed she here? My sweetheart, passed she here? 90 Where He Dwells Where He dwells, the earth in gladness Puts forth green herbs, shading trees Gay streams bound through summer meadows; Fragrance blows on every breeze They with happiness are blessed Who the Lord have made their guest, Who the Lord have made their guest Where Is Fancy Bred? (William Shakespeare, “Merchant of Venice”) Tell me, where is fancy bred, Or in the heart, or in the head? How begot, how nourished? Reply, Reply It is engendered in the eyes, With gazing fed; and fancy dies In the cradle where it lies Let us all ring fancy’s knell I’ll begin it ding, dong, bell Ding, dong, bell Ding, dong, bell Where the Bee Sucks (William Shakespeare, “The Tempest”) Where the bee sucks, there suck I: In a cowslip’s bell I lie; There I couch when owls cry On the bat’s back I fly After summer merrily Merrily, merrily, shall I live now Under the blossom that hangs on the bough Who Dreamed of the Tragedy? Who dreamed of the tragedy soon to befall? Who dreamed that the Savior would perish through hate? Palm Sunday, the multitude gathered in joy Strewed palm fronds before him at Jerusalem’s gate How few in that music could detect the sad note Of approaching disaster human destiny wrote 91 Who Is Silvia? (William Shakespeare, “Two Gentlemen of Verona”) Who is Silvia, what is she? That all our swains commend her? Holy, fair, and wise is she: The heav’n such grace did lend her, That she might admired be, That she might admired be Is she kind as she is fair? For beauty lives with kindness To her eyes love doth repair, To help him of his blindness, And, being helped in habits there, And, being helped, in habits there Then to Silvia let us sing, That Silvia is excelling; She excels each mortal thing Upon the dull earth dwelling To her let us garlands bring, To her let us garlands bring Why? There lived a tender maid In a far-off country The strangeness of this world made her sigh Her friends asked their fathers For money and clothes, But all she could ask was— Why? She saw the solemn clouds Gathered watching a rainbow; The bright rays of their joy filled the sky Her teachers explained it All wisely away, But still her heart wondered— Why? She saw the silent stars Thrill the night with their gladness They seemed some wond’rous truth to imply Her elders all slept, But the magic of light Awoke her to ponder— Why? She saw a mother smile 92 As she tended her baby; A widow weep, that love had to die The joy of new friends, And the sadness of parting: All these made her ask God— Why? One night into her heart Stole the secret of oneness— The bond not even time can untie For Love then possessed her And made her His own In love she at last learned— Why The Wonders Man Carved The wonders that man Did carve out of stone And wove out of music, Then called them his own, Did last a brief hour, As in Greece and in Rome: It was grace at last that did free us, When our souls sought love alone! Yes, It’s Devil Worship! Brother, I’ve a faint suspicion You and I’ve been led astray: Taught to drive the devil from us, We’ve invited him to stay! What we need is light! For we can’t drive out the darkness With a stick, with a stick, No, we can’t drive out the devil with a stick Some proclaim all men are sinners, Can’t escape the devil’s might How their interest must intrigue him, They won’t let him out of sight! What we need is light! For we can’t drive out the darkness Talking sin, talking sin, No, we can’t drive out the devil talking sin Some of us were taught the slogan: 93 “Social evils must be slain!” But can anger drive out sorrow? How can passion conquer pain? What we need is light! For we can’t drive out the darkness While we hate, while we hate, No, we can’t drive out the devil while we hate Brother, have you ever wondered Why the darkness lingers on? If we want to see the sunrise Let us turn and face the dawn! What we need is light! For we’ll only best the darkness When we love, when we love, Yes, we’ll only best the devil when we love! You Remain Our Friend Solo: When we need You, You descend, Seeking grieving hearts to mend By hate unaffected, You remain our Friend On a cross rejected, Doomed to meet a shameful end, Still, with love perfected, You remain our Friend Choir: Long we feared to face Your love, Lest our emptiness it prove Now at last our hearts we give You, Who remain our Friend Lyrics collected by Karen G, 6/10/16 Includes all of Swamiji’s corrections before he passed away Edits and corrections welcome! Please send to karen@clarityseminars.com 94