REFRAIN:
Like ripples and starfish, ripples and starfish, we pray that
one by one, our words and deeds will bring God's peace to the world!
(1)
When one of Gandhi's followers felt his efforts made no difference at all
Gandhi said to him, "Your words and actions matter, whether large or small."
"You need to choose them with great care.
They're like pebbles that you cast into a pond.
The ripples will take care of themselves, I've found."
REFRAIN
(2)
The man on the beach was working earnestly
to throw the stranded starfish back into the sea
When someone laughed at him and said,
"You'll never save them all, don't you see?"
This bothered him not; he continued on, and threw another one to safety.
His answer was, "Well, I made a difference to that one, certainly."
REFRAIN
(3)
Jesus came to show us God wants us to love all, even enemies;
yes, blessed are the peacemakers; our efforts are compared to seeds.
We need to sow seeds of God's love and peace, trusting that many will grow,
That from seeds so small there will come a harvest of peace for others to know.
REFRAIN
(4)
So instead of cursing the darkness, I'll light a candle to brighten the way.
When others see my flickering flame, surely many will add a shining ray.
So though the task may seem without end, we'll start to make a difference today;
We know not where our ripples will end, but we'll send them on their way.
LAST REFRAIN, WITH DIFFERENT ENDING:
Like ripples and starfish, ripples and starfish,
we pray that one by one, if we lend a hand---
one by one, if we take a stand---
oh, one by one, may our words and deeds help bring God's peace to the world---
bring God's peace to the world!
Words and Music Copyright 1991 by Linda Kay Williams
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