Fate of the World’s Children

 
Children of blood, children of fire
the world turns, the world turns
Children of war, children of grief
Children of hunger, death and disease
what are they born to, what are they born for?
 
Torment and guilt
torture and harm
As the great spinning globe turns
from the sea of misery
to the pits of agony
innocent voices
questioning destiny
 
Children of love, children of peace
the world turns, the world turns
Children of fullness, children of light
children of joy, wisdom and might
What are they born to, what are they born for?

Advantage and favor
adventure, long life
As the great spinning globe turns
from the fields of enterprise
to the peak of ecstasy
innocent voices
blessing their destiny
 
Children of blood and children of peace
Children of love and children of fire
darkness and light, heaven and hell
the world turns, the world turns
some will do good,
others do harm
some will be cursed
and others be blessed
questioning voices, innocent destiny
Omnipotent God –  this is a mystery
 
                                                                        (1980s ?)