KEEP THE CANDLES BURNING
Sun keeps on burning
As the earth revolves
People keep on learning
As time is dissolved
Got to keep on living
Stand for what is right
And keep the candles burning
In the dark of night
War and violence is the news
We hear it every day
And even though we know it’s wrong
It keeps coming our way
Hate and prejudice is a sin
That sweeps across our land
It’s time we thought a little more
Of our fellow man
Our atmosphere is growing dim
As nature rolls away
And for our lowly selfishness
We will have to pay
We must find something good
In each and every day
And notice the fleeting moments
Before they fade away
A graceful silent pause
In the glimmering light at dusk
To know the smile, of a little child
Is to feel the master’s touch
There is a burning light
That glows within my soul
And the storms of life
In the dark of night
Cannot make it grow cold
So many possibilities
Where do we begin
To turn the tide of destiny
So righteousness can win
Yesterday is an echo
In the hallowed halls of time
Tomorrow is an eternal light
That forever shines
Today is all we have to give
God help us do it right
And keep the candles burning
In the dark of night
Copyright 1970/2001 Gerald Odom/ Spanky Mongo