suggested song: How Can I Keep From Singing?

[Rachel Silber]

I've seen several sets of words for this song, and really liked this
version on YouTube
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWVmJdZVvKE&feature=related

My life flows on in endless song
Above earth's lamentation.
I hear the real, though far off hymn
That hails a new creation
No storm can shake my inmost calm
While to that rock I'm clinging
It sounds an echo in my soul
How can I keep from singing?

What through the darkness round me falls
I know the truth, it liveth
And though the tempest round me roars
Songs in the night it giveth.
No storm can shake my inmost calm
While to that rock I'm clinging.
It sounds an echo in my soul
How can I keep from singing?

When tyrants tremble, sick with fear,
And hear their death-knell ringing,
When friends rejoice both far and near,
How can I keep from singing?
In prison cell and dungeon vile
Our thoughts to them are winging.
When friends by shame are undefiled,
How can I keep from singing?

My life flows on in endless song
Above earth's lamentation
I hear the real, though far off hymn
That hails the new creation
Through all the tumult and the strife
Those freedom bells come ringing
Since love is lord of heaven and earth
How can I keep from singing?

[Ralph/Rose Madsen]

I really like this one. The melody is strong and easy to learn too.    -    Ralph 

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