You Are the Salt of the Earth

"You are the salt of the earth," Christ said. Impart a flavor to this tasteless life, Among the doubts and fears and tears we've shed, Make it compelling, worthy of the strife.

Let all the world perceive that we possess A different essence, heavenly and true, That we know pathways from the dark's duress, From dead-end roads to joy and hope anew!

The Savior showed by deed and holy word The way to live, for you and me to see. "You are the salt of earth," the Lord assured, "Hold peace among yourselves, in unity!"