Speak Up (Stand Up) music by bob padgett lyrics by bob padgett, adapted from Isaiah 58:6-10 & Proverbs 31:8-9 (NIV) October 1-7, 2007—Stony Brook, NY ©2007 clamchop creative studio If you release the prisoner    and fight for the oppressed If you remove their unjust chains    and let the slave go free, well then Your light will break through like the dawn If you would give the hungry bread    from the plenty that you have And give the wanderer a home    and put clothing on his back Then you will call and I will hear    You’ll cry for help and I will answer—Here I am If you will lighten others’ loads    and free them from their yoke If you illuminate their paths    and lead them out to freedom Then I will guide you all your days If you lay down your petty wars    and the hurtful things you say And work for good for those in pain    and help to meet their needs, well then Your light will rise up in the dark    Your night will turn into the brightness of the shining light of day Speak up for those who cannot speak    and stand up for their rights Stand up for those who cannot stand    and speak up for their rights close