Voice for the Voiceless

[Intro]
Oh
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[Chorus]
Stood as the shepherd for the small
Stood as the shield for us all
Faith broke the chains of the dark
Justice has kindled a spark
Our Oscar Romero
Saint of the silent cry
Our Oscar Romero
Spirit that will not die

[Verse 1]
Words poured from the tall cathedral
Grace met the metal of guns
Blood stained the cloth of the humble
Life for the daughters and sons
Walking where others had trembled
Telling the truth to the state
Refusing to bow to the bitter
Refusing to trade with the hate

[Pre-Chorus]
Hope rising up through the dust
Dignity held as a trust
Speaking for hearts with no name
Lighting a holy flame

[Chorus]
Stood as the shepherd for the small
Stood as the shield for us all
Faith broke the chains of the dark
Justice has kindled a spark
Our Oscar Romero
Saint of the silent cry
Our Oscar Romero
Spirit that will not die

[Verse 2]
Cello sings soft for the morning
Bells call the people to prayer
Candles burn bright in the village
Light in the thin mountain air
Love is a radical courage
Strength found in breaking the bread
Peace is a bridge for the living
Home for the spirits he led

[Bridge]
Be a voice
Be a heart
Be a light
When the world falls apart
Compassion is power
In this heavy hour

[Chorus]
Stood as the shepherd for the small
Stood as the shield for us all
Faith broke the chains of the dark
Justice has kindled a spark
Our Oscar Romero
Saint of the silent cry
Our Oscar Romero
Spirit that will not die

[Post-Chorus]
He lives
He lives in the peace
He lives in the brave
Spirit will rise
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