Will the Real Esther Please Stand Up

This song has become one of my favorites. It was written by an Oklahoma City woman who performs it with a beautiful, clear voice. If you read the book of Esther (it is not too long), you'll see that this song is about her. Indeed, "Esther" means "shining star." The words are even more beautiful set to music. I hope you can hear it some day.

Shining Star

Shining Star, don't let your heart think you'll escape the wrath,
Deliverance comes when you accept the task.
Arise, Shining Star.

Shining Star, who knew you'd come for such a time as this,
Now faith and courage will embrace and kiss.
Arise, Shining Star

Stand up for the right.
Shine bright and see
When you are brave
Then you'll be free!

Shining Star, if you hold silent on this crucial day,
Relief will come yet from another way.
Arise, Shining Star.

Shining Star, our prayers go with you as you drink this cup.
Strength will find favor as you lift it up.
Arise, Shining Star.

Stand up for the right.
Shine bright and see
When you are brave
Then you'll be free!

Shining Star, don't let your heart think you'll escape the wrath.
Deliverance comes when you accept the task.
Shining Star.
---by Promise