The tourists are a little fearful of departing their bus, that has been surrounded by the youth, who are eagerly busking their olive spread. One of the travellers encourage them with this song. It features as soloist, Leslie Powers, who is blessed with a wonderful, truthful voice. When you hear a voice with this much sincerity in it’s tone and inflections, you believe the message in the lyrics. This is especially useful in a church, for obvious reasons.

One thing is Clear

One time a sailor rowed hard as a storm rocked the sea
He felt the terror of no other moments for him to be
He sought for hope of a calm
He prayed for days to belong
To what should have meant to be

One time a traveller was parched with no water close by
She felt the terror of no other moments to laugh or cry
She fought for faith in a chance
Fortune in her circumstance
A way that for all she'd try

We know in truth, one thing is clear:
There's nothing to fear, except for our fear
Strength in us dwells beyond ourselves
Reach for this All

Times have been changing but love lasts beyond realms of time
You can be certain, our Rock is this Truth and it's yours and mine
Faith in what we can all do
Courage to see things anew
Let us reach forth and renew, with strength in this Love Divine

We have heard angels, through shepherds who told of their song
Glory will dwell with the peace to whom all in God's love are strong
This must be true with us now
Paths to move forward allow
Us to make this solemn vow:
One way to be sure and strong

We know in truth, one thing is clear:
There's nothing to fear, except for our fear
Strength in us dwells beyond ourselves
Reach for this All

Written by David A. Buckley (SOCAN) © 2006 all rights reserved