I saw a man flogged by a gang
His only crime to be a stranger
I saw his fear and felt his pain
I wished to lend a helping hand
They said aloud: he is a heathen
They said he was an evil man
I saw their hatred, was terrified
And I believed they had not lied
I’m a believer
I don’t trust all I can see
I’m a believer
Reason has no hold on me
I saw a woman by men reviled
Although by men had been defiled
I thought about words in the Gospel
And in my heart for mercy I cried
They kept on yelling: she is a sinner
And to the law must pay her dues
I saw their wrath, was terrified
And I believed they had not lied
I’m a believe,
I don’t trust all I can see
I’m a believer
Reason has no hold on me
I saw a crowd of peaceful people
Protesting for justice for all
Sisters and brothers marching together
They sang songs of peace and love
They kept on shouting: what trouble makers
These idle people should be lock-up
I saw their hatred, was terrified
And I believed they had not lied
I’m a believer
I don’t trust all I can see
I’m a believer,
Reason has no hold on me
I heard the sound of a loud thunder
I saw lightening up in the sky
Inside my heart was full of fear
I tried to find places to hide
They said it was the angry Almighty
Wanting atonement for all our sins
I saw the fear deep in their eyes
And I believed they had not lied
I’m a believer
I don’t trust all I can see
I’m a believer
Reason has no hold on me