The flame of just one candle
can light a thousand more.
Its life will not be shortened.
It's what the flame is for.
As fire connects two candles
and flares of light increase,
one act of generous spirit
can spark a world of peace.
Each hour of selfless giving
helps us to hear this call:
The life of every person
contains the life of all.
A thousand brilliant candles
shine brighter than the morn.
May they expose love's wisdom
sent from the Great Unborn.
Lyrics by: Jenni Lee Boyden and Rusty Edwards
Sung to the tune of The Church's One Foundation
Note: These words were written on April 8, 2007, which happened to be both Easter Sunday and Lord Buddha's birthday, so that Buddhists could share in singing a hymn/song without a reference to God.