There is a bird in a land you know
That sings a different song
It's only to the pure in heart
The meaning comes along
The Great Speckled Bird, is the one I heard
He sang His song so free
When he flew right down from heaven
And lighted in a tree
Some said, "How lovely are his wings"
As on the tree he lit
While others heard within his song
The message he had bit
To every man, who truly lives
As Christ has told us how
Is given sight by faith to see
This bird and hear him now
Then up and flew this speckly bird
Into a tree on high
And soon was lost in darkest night
But left his song close by
So when you're troubled by temptation's call
And darkness fills your heart
Let his song of promise ring again
And hope again impart
Oh Great Speckled Bird, with your spotted wings,
You sing to me a song of hope.
You remind me that even in my darkest moments,
There is still light and love.
Your song gives me strength to carry on,
And I am grateful for your gift.
Note that the music for this hymn is freely available online.