GOD IN US

1965

 

Joan Baez performing the song God Is God at the Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder, CO on 7/15/09.

God Is God

I believe in prophecy.
Some folks see things not everybody can see.
And, once in a while, they pass the secret along to you and me.

And I believe in miracles.
Something sacred burning in every bush and tree.
We can all learn to sing the songs the angels sing.

Yeah, I believe in God, and God in me.

I've traveled around the world,
Stood on mighty mountains and gazed across the wilderness.
Never seen a land with sand or a diamond in the dust.

And as our fate unfurls,
Every day that passes I'm sure about a little bit less.

Even my mommy tells me it's God I need to trust.

And I believe in God, and God in us.

God, of my little understanding, don't care what name I call.
Whether or not I believe doesn't matter at all.
I receive the blessings.
That every day on Earth's another chance to get it right.
Let this little light of mine shine and rage against the night.

Just another lesson:
Maybe someone's watching and wondering what I got.
Maybe this is why I'm here on Earth, and maybe not.

But I believe in God, and God is God.

Source: LyricFind

Songwriters: Steve Earle

 

2020

Joan Baez portrait of Kamala Harris

“Kamala, you have reintroduced the concept of what should have long been a constant in our lives: The beloved community,” Joan says. “What a joy to see your face as you cheerfully bring compassion and empathy, decency, and bravery - the virtues which should define us as a people - back into our discourse and our lives.”