When I walk down the streets,

What do I see?

I see people everywhere

Hurting, longing to be free

The world preaches pleasure

Is that what makes us free?

This is the road of destruction

For it leads to envy and greed

People roam to and fro

Wondering which way to go

Living day by day as we may

Have we just lost our way?

A voice calls to us,

What does it say

"Sons and daughters,

I lead the way, follow Me"

This is the voice of Jesus

Hoping we respond to His call

He knows through the many struggles we face,

We are apt to fall

It is by His grace

That He saves us from sin and death

So that by his will,

We may glorify Him with every breath

Yet, His heart is still heavy with pain

He cries, "My precious children,

break down the walls of segregation

and be empowered with the spirit of unity

as you follow me"

                                -Melissa Odegard