Full Lyrics
1. A silence which was broken,
by John's astounding word
returned again to muffle
all passion where it stirred.
2. A people lately singing
now strained their hearts to hear
the sweet receding music,
"the realm of God is near."
3. But hope, hushed and imprisoned,
will not be silent longanother seized the promise
and sang it, sure and strong.
4. And many joined the singing.
and many came to hear,
and many soon discovered
the realm of God is near.
From Songs for the Cycle ©2004 by Michael Hudson.
Church Publishing Incorporated. All rights reserved. Used by permission.
