Write the vision! Read the vision! Run with the vision! Habakkuk 2:2

Dream Catcher by Tina Riley copyright 1998

I wish you could have been there, that 28^th day of August back in '63

What a wonder my ears heard and my eyes did see

I know you think that all we ever did was march and sing

But something was awakened in me by the words of  Dr. King

"I have a dream" is simply what the reverend said

The picture he painted still echoes in my head

He talked about Lincoln and how he worked to set the slaves free

And it holds true today- that many still have not tasted the fruit of liberty

He recited part of America's founding creeds

He invited those mere words to manifest as deeds

What Dr. King did was challenge us all

I felt like I had to do something- I had to answer the call

Now I had felt this way before- every Sunday when I heard my own reverend preach

And I'd leave the service with a burning fire- determined my goal to reach

But before long the flame would fizzle and die

Most times before I could even begin to try

We all are guilty: We say that we are going to get involved

Then on March 1^st all the excitement has dissolved

But the battle remains before us and it must be fought

Not necessarily with our fists, but by changing our thoughts

Back then "Non-Violence" was our war cry

But deep inside I know I must be willing to die

If freedom is ever going to ring

We as Christians must begin to live the words that we sing

Perhaps you're wondering "what can I do to change this world I'm in?"

We must stomp out all forms of injustice, hatred and sin

I've even questioned how this could be done

For I am no army- I'm only one

But I've learned that one impregnated with the word of truth

Is all it takes for society's shackles to be loosed

Perhaps I won't even live to see the battle won

But I've decided to spread the good news of God and his only Son

God sent Jesus to set ALL captives free

Not just those who were born with skin like me

There are chains greater than racism that can't even be seen

All I want- is to see those demons of oppression fleeing

The only way to change a nation

Is to offer it God's plan of salvation

We must still work to change rules, regulations, and laws

But political victories won't free the world - so don't be in awe

In order to change the wicked nature of men you must first change his heart

This can only be done if JESUS plays a part

So, what happens now- I mean to the dream

The saints must join together as one unified team

No one is exempt- so do whatever you are able

No excuses- just bring your strengths to the brotherhood table

Whatever you do don't just sit and wait

Pray, fast, study, plan, organize...JUST GO! Before it's to late