Like A String Strung of Precious Pearls
Words once of Vladimir Lenin rung
unlike the Tsar Bell in Moscow Kremlin hung
in public air spun
by the Soviet Union's first leader
a few years before shot
bled the Royal family
sadly dead,
this wondrous statement
gratefully heard said:
“Everybody must be perfectly free,
not only to profess whatever religion he pleases,
but also to spread or change his religion.
No official should have the right
even to ask anyone about his religion:
that is a matter for each person’s conscience
and no one has any right to interfere.”
Marvelous words birdlike flung
for persons blessed with free-will
yet, law-abiding
thankful to hear.
Now as a Russian gravel hard hits its mark
heavy laid
millions of joined hearts
as round the globe this story is sold
'bout freedoms lost for libels told.
Banned their books;
chained halls with locks
blocked entry
honest-hearted ones to flock
as democracy is total mocked.
Will this decision your religion's freedom rock?
Or is this lone group to remain shocked
for falsities contrived
meaning shelves of literature no longer stocked
although peace loving, our brothers
tragically
facing artillery cocked?
'Anti-extremist' called,
to shame;
though crossing national borders
familial
their works humanitarian
proclaimed.
Now we fight to keep spirits high
not in defeat maimed.
Appeal!
Appeal!
A new justification to claim
as prayers spiral as perfumed incense
glorious to heaven in Christ's beloved name.
An international brotherhood
devoted
will carry on doing God's will
as frolicking sheep following their fine shepherd
even obediently
still
although, fabricated evidence
dishonestly placed
caused decisions on untruths to debase
a upright politically neutral race
living in adherence to authorities gracing turbulent soil.
We hope this day liberty not to slay
a guarantee of Your freedoms
and your children's freedoms
forever to spoil.
For the Russian Federation
"is a federation of nations,
a mosaic of tribes, tongues, and peoples,
each with its unique culture."
Part of a World
growing smaller
by its loving
harmonious connections.
Like a string strung of precious pearls.
unlike the Tsar Bell in Moscow Kremlin hung
in public air spun
by the Soviet Union's first leader
a few years before shot
bled the Royal family
sadly dead,
this wondrous statement
gratefully heard said:
“Everybody must be perfectly free,
not only to profess whatever religion he pleases,
but also to spread or change his religion.
No official should have the right
even to ask anyone about his religion:
that is a matter for each person’s conscience
and no one has any right to interfere.”
Marvelous words birdlike flung
for persons blessed with free-will
yet, law-abiding
thankful to hear.
Now as a Russian gravel hard hits its mark
heavy laid
millions of joined hearts
as round the globe this story is sold
'bout freedoms lost for libels told.
Banned their books;
chained halls with locks
blocked entry
honest-hearted ones to flock
as democracy is total mocked.
Will this decision your religion's freedom rock?
Or is this lone group to remain shocked
for falsities contrived
meaning shelves of literature no longer stocked
although peace loving, our brothers
tragically
facing artillery cocked?
'Anti-extremist' called,
to shame;
though crossing national borders
familial
their works humanitarian
proclaimed.
Now we fight to keep spirits high
not in defeat maimed.
Appeal!
Appeal!
A new justification to claim
as prayers spiral as perfumed incense
glorious to heaven in Christ's beloved name.
An international brotherhood
devoted
will carry on doing God's will
as frolicking sheep following their fine shepherd
even obediently
still
although, fabricated evidence
dishonestly placed
caused decisions on untruths to debase
a upright politically neutral race
living in adherence to authorities gracing turbulent soil.
We hope this day liberty not to slay
a guarantee of Your freedoms
and your children's freedoms
forever to spoil.
For the Russian Federation
"is a federation of nations,
a mosaic of tribes, tongues, and peoples,
each with its unique culture."
Part of a World
growing smaller
by its loving
harmonious connections.
Like a string strung of precious pearls.
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