This is an old Quaker hymn dating back to the 1800s in the United States. References to the persecution of Friends may be heard in the lyrics, yet faith and courage prevail. This arrangement emphasizes the

In the midst of pain, of war, of brokenness... we choose love. We choose community. What better way to share this message than through powerful song...  and that's exactly what you'll find here. This

The poem urges us to be jubilant and glad while the music is designed to brighten our day. A flowing piano accompaniment and a violin obbligato add special punctuation to the message.