One Precious Time Around
Human life is a fragile flame,
Burning bright in the dark of night.
We walk this earth with the same soft name,
Breathing in the same shared light.
Every heart that beats is kin,
Every tear that falls is mine.
Take care of the whole wide world we’re in— Let love be
the only sign.
With love in your heart,
let the hurting cease,
Stop all the pain we give mankind.
Hug love close, let the fighting release,
’Cause life only comes one time.
One time around this spinning sphere,
One chance to hold what is true and dear.
Open your arms, let the kindness appear—
With love in your heart,
draw near.
The rivers run and the forests stand
Because we choose to guard them still.
A gentle word, a helping hand Can heal the wounds and bend
the will.
No more cold walls,
no more bitter fight— Lay down the stones we used to throw.
Fill every day with warming light And watch the garden of mercy
grow.
Hold the stranger like a brother,
Hold the earth like a mother true.
This is the only life we’re given— Make it gentle,
make it new.
With love in your heart,
let the hurting cease,
Stop all the pain we give mankind.
Hug love close, let the fighting release,
’Cause life only comes one time.
One precious time… don’t let it slip away.
Love is the gift we give today.
(love is the gift today) (mmmmm)