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“That All May be One”
(Homage to Warren Zevon)
Once we shared so much,
We shared the human touch;
Now we’re spiritless and tired.
Hear us, precious Jesus,
Now we come in pieces;
Some assembly’s required.
REFRAIN: Lord, thy will be done, that all may be one,
One with everything.
Like a hot dog on a bun, Lord Jesus, make us one
One with everything.
You who fed so many
Without even a penny,
Changed water into wine miraculously;
You who calmed the winds that blustered,
You who blest the crowds you mustered.
Yoo Hoo! I’m talking to thee.
Composer's Note:This was written in response to a competition sponsored by a church musicians organization for an original hymn entitled "That All May be One", the theme of their convention. Inspired, I worked with the well-explored connection between "god" and "dog", bringing in a mention of Zen-like unity, while making an obscure reference to a favorite joke about a buddhist buying a hot dog at a ball park. Unfortunately I missed the deadline.
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