Better Angels of Our Nature Susan Ashton

He fell to his knees and he cried out for mercy
Heart-felt confessionals to an angry mob
But vengeance was theirs as they bellowed for justice
"Death to the man who has sinned against God", oh...

I joined in the chant feeling so high and mighty
Pointing the finger from up on my throne
'Til I looked in his tears and I caught my reflection
And I knew that I could not cast the first stone

Let the gavel fall slowly
Though truth's been revealed
Sequester the jury for a moment to feel
And in the courts of compassion
I hope we can appeal
To the better angels of our nature
To the better angels of our nature, oh...

I walked along on my soft streets of plenty
She walked the alleys of anguish and need
While clutching my greed I was struck by a vision
But for the grace of God, that could be me

And we gather in chambers of lofty ideals
Still debating the giving when handed the bill
But in the congress of kindness
I hope that we can yield
To the better angels of our nature
To the better angels of our nature, oh...