OH PLAY THAT HOLY ORGAN

 

 

Oh play that organ louder

While all the oldies sing

They're looking to the

future -

The freedom it will bring.

 

Oh play that organ slowly,

Hear the ghosts of long

ago

Their shuffling feet on

flagstones,

Their pain; the tears that

flow.

 

Oh play that organ boldly,

And play it bolder still

For all who feel such

suffering

In this bitter winter chill.

 

Oh play the organ sweetly,

For the healers in our

midst

For all who keep on

fighting

And take the greatest risks.

 

Oh play that organ slowly,

Remember all who've died,

And those who'll live with

grieving,

While every nation cried.

 

BY

DARRYL ASHTON