Let Us Rise Up

It has been difficult to write as a result of Typhoon Yolanda (Haiyan) that brought deaths and destruction in the Philippines. Yet I sat one afternoon, and the words simply came out for the song called "Let us Rise Up". This is for all the victims, those helping them, and for all Filipinos.

The sky darkened

The wind gained strength

Beware of the danger

That lurks ahead

The typhoon surged

Left many a-homeless

We grieve for the dead

What lies ahead?

Refrain

Let us rise up

From the wrath of destruction

We will not succumb

To hopelessness and despair

Let us rise up

Let us hold on together

We shall be free

From the hurt and suffering

We see you marching

Help’s on the way

We may be bruised

But we remain hopeful

We are all brothers

We are all sisters

We need each other

To conquer fear

(Repeat Refrain)

…We shall be free