VIII. Epistle: “The Word of the Lord” Leonard Bernstein (Ft. Alan Titus)

[CELEBRANT] (speaking)
Dear Brothers: This is the gospel I
Preach; and in its service I have suffered
Hardship like a criminal; yea, even unto
Imprisonment; but there is no imprisoning
The word of God …

[A YOUNG MAN] (speaking)
Dearly Beloved: Do not be surprised if the
World hates you. We who love our brothers
Have crossed over to life, but they who
Do not love, abide in death. Everyone who
Hates his brother is a murdеrer

[ANOTHER YOUNG MAN] (speaking)
Dear Mom and Dad. Nothing will makе me
Change. Do not feel badly or
Worry about me. Try to understand: I am now a
Man

[CELEBRANT] (sung)
You can lock up the bold men
Go and lock up your bold men and hold
Men in tow
You can stifle all adventure
For a century or so
Smother hope before it’s risen
Watch it wizen like a gourd
But you cannot imprison
The Word of the Lord