Lament & Hope: Prayers & Teaching for Justice and Peace
A podcast journey of prayer with a focus on the climate and ecological emergency based around Rev Jon Swales' book '26 Prayers for the Climate and Ecological Emergency' .
See www.cruciformjustice.com
Lament & Hope: Prayers & Teaching for Justice and Peace
I Can't Stop Climate Breakdown
Words and Voice -Jon Swales
Music: Chris Sayburn 'Horizon' , Used with Permission
I can’t stop climate breakdown,
But I can play my part,
A small part,
So small,
That it is insignificant,
But I will try.
I can’t stop climate breakdown,
But I can pray,
And act,
So small,
That it seems insignificant
But I will try.
I can’t stop climate breakdown, But I can love,
And be loved.
So beautiful,
That my life has dignity, But I will try.
I can’t stop climate breakdown,
But I can rage against the machine, And say,
Not in my name,
So small,
But I will try.
I can’t stop climate breakdown,
But I can hope,
And dream,
And participate,
In a conspiracy of compassion,
A holy rebellion,
Until that day when all tears are wiped away.
Swales, 2021