Carrie Newcomer - I Heard an Owl lyrics

I heard an owl call last night Homeless and confused I stood naked and bewildered By the evil people do Up upon a hill there is a terrible sign That tells the story of what darkness waits When we leave the light behind. Don't tell me hate is ever right or God's will Those are the wheels we put in motion ourselves The whole world weeps and is weeping still Though shaken I still believe the best of what we all can be The only peace this world will know Can only come from love. I am a voice calling out Across the great divide I am only one person That feels they have to try The questions fall like trees or dust Rise like prayers above But the only word is "Courage" And the only answer "Love" Light every candle that you can For we need some light to see In the face of deepest loss, Treat each other tenderly The arms of God will gather in Every sparrow that falls And makes no separation Just fiercely loves us all.