A song inspired by the qawals (minstrels or street singers) of India. It deals with the events of every day that rise up to heaven from God's constituency on earth. Like medieval minstrels they carry news of war and peace, and offer good advice – with predictions if required! Summoned to perform at a grand house no opportunity is lost of praising the master thereof. Two versions are sung here: one by Chris Nicholls, with Jane Boston, Brenda Stevens and the Comex choir on the road, and the other on African soil by John Mwesa and the Heritage Singers.

How many babies will be born today?

How many lives will fade away?

How many hearts will laugh or cry?

How many hopes will fade and die?

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How many of these O lord will there be?

How many of these O lord?

How many of these O lord will there be?

How many of these O lord?

How many of these O lord will there be?

IIn the day we offer today to thee

How many words in anger or kindness?

How many decisions in vision or blindness?

How many rebukes, How many smiles?

How many journeys, How many miles?

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How many dreams are meant to come true?

How many old make way for the new?

How many ideas will take root and grow?

How many winds of change will blow?

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How many deeds will have been in vain?

How many bridges will be built again?

How many sins, How many prayers?

How many worries, How many cares?

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