Lyrics:

I stood among the rows of stone Each name a soul, each grave a throne

The silence thundered in my chest So many gave so we could rest

I saw the flag upon the bier A lion fallen, without fear

And in the crowd, a sea of pain We wept for one, for all the slain

[Chorus]

Katonti—I am small before their light

Their courage burning through the night They gave their breath, their final cry So we could live, so we could try

Katonti—before such love so true What can I give for what they do? I saw the hostages come home From darkest pits to light and song

We danced, we sang, we laughed, we prayed Not knowing yet the price was paid

The joy and sorrow intertwine Like bitter tears in sweetest wine The same old story, told anew

One falls… and raises up the few

[Chorus] Katonti—but still I lift my eyes The Shepherd hears our broken cries And though the night feels long and deep He guards the ones He swore to keep I’ll hold their memory like a flame And walk the path they lit—in God’s name [Reprise

Chorus] Katonti—but hope is burning bright We’ll see the dawn beyond this night And though we mourn, we still believe Peace will come — in our days, speedily Katonti… but still we dream and pray

That we will see shalom someday