When Peaceful Lives Are Shaken When peaceful lives are shaken by violence in our midst; when diff'rence ends in bloodshed and ancient scores persist, can we escape the horror? Can we withstand the shock, when malice preys on welcome and brutal fury stalks? When death rules the intentions of misdirected minds; when hate's the motivation and hostile purpose blinds, we yearn to find the reason, just why this came to be; but often roots stay hidden, their source a mystery. Our hearts cry out for vengeance to rectify the crime; as if our savage answer could somehow turn back time. Is what we seek true justice, or just as Christ would do? For when we show forgiveness, our hope, Christ, is in you. We come to share our anguish we come to ease our grief. Will God provide redemption, or grant us some relief? We know God shares our sorrow; and also bears our pain. In love we find our healing; our faith is not in vain. Text © Allan Baer, 2007 & 2013 290 Indian Rd. Kingston ON Canada K7M 1T8 email: allanbaer7@gmail.com website: www.crossroadsunited.ca/spirit